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Pastor and first lady arrested for stealing from Columbia church
Original: Pastor and first lady arrested for stealing from Columbia church, sheriff says
A pastor and his wife, known as the church's first lady, have been arrested on charges of stealing from a church in Columbia, according to the local sheriff's office. Details of the alleged theft, the amount involved, and the name of the congregation have not yet been made public. Faith leaders accused of financial misconduct tend to draw strong reactions, and residents are awaiting further information from investigators.
Why now: Arrests of a church leader and his wife on theft charges are a shocking breach of trust that draws wide local attention.
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