Former pastor sentenced in molestation charge

NAPERVILLE (IL)
WLS

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January 27, 2012 (NAPERVILLE, Ill.) (WLS) — A former pastor and college professor was sentenced late today to six months in jail, probation and counseling for repeatedly molesting a girl from Naperville.

Sixty-four-year-old James French pleaded guilty to one felony sexual abuse charge last October.

Three other charges were thrown out in exchange for that plea.

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