Youth Minister Arraigned on Sexual Assault Charges

By Dan Spadafora
WHTC
November 03, 2014

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UNDATED (WHTC)-61 year old William Miller, a youth minister with two West Michigan parishes, was arraigned last week in Hudsonville District Court on first degree sexual assault charges. The alleged assault happened several years previously according to the unnamed victim who only recently informed local law authorities. Ottawa County Sheriff’s Captain Mark Bennett suggested that victims will often wait several years before bringing allegations to authorities, and that investigation into the alleged assault is still currently in progress. According to Grand Rapids Catholic Diocese representative Carl Apple, the charges were in no way related to Miller’s current involvement with both churches, which have since suspended Miller’s involvement as youth minister. Miller, who will seek his own legal help, posted $300 dollars of a $3000 dollar bond and was released. All sexual abuse victims are encouraged to call Silent Observer or the Sheriff’s Department for assistance.