Roc Pastor Appears in Court; Accused of Making Threats

WRIC
June 3, 2013

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The executive pastor at the Richmond Outreach Center appeared in court in Richmond Monday morning.

Jason Helmlinger is accused of threatening Allen Caldwell, a former pastor at the ROC.In court Monday, a follow-up court date was set for June 21.

The alleged threats were made after Caldwell spoke out to 8News about ROC founding pastor Geronimo Aguilar, known as "Pastor G." Aguilar is facing multiple child sex abuse charges in Texas, where, if convicted, he could face up to life in prison.

Caldwell says soon after his interview with 8News, Helmlinger called him and yelled profanities and threatened to do bodily harm to Caldwell, who called police to report the incident.

Helmlinger's charge is a misdemeanor. He stepped aside form his duties at the ROC last week to focus on the issue.

Stay with 8News for updates.