MUNCIE (IN)
The Star Press
Written by
DOUGLAS WALKER
MUNCIE — Matthew Kidd’s attorney failed in a bid to have a mistrial declared on Wednesday, when a second witness testified he had been subjected to groping and fondling by the Muncie pastor.
Kidd, 55, is charged with child molesting, sexual misconduct with a minor and vicarious sexual gratification over his alleged dealings with three teenage members of his then-Pentecostal church.
The pastor’s accusers are brothers, and defense attorney Steven Bruce has suggested their allegations are motivated by greed. The alleged victims — two of whom are now in their 20s — and their family are also pursuing a civil lawsuit targeting Kidd, his church and other defendants.
One of the brothers testified Tuesday. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Judi Calhoun called his two siblings to the stand Wednesday.
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