CANADA
CBC News
The son of a former Baptist church volunteer accused of sexually abusing young boys says his family is standing behind the man.
Police allege Russell Rodman, 58, assaulted three boys while he was volunteering at churches in Calgary in the ’80s and ’90s. (CBC)Police allege Russell Louis Rodman, 58, assaulted three boys while he was volunteering at churches in Calgary in the ’80s and ’90s.
His son, Greg, a pastor, told CBC News his father recently confided in him and another man that he was struggling with a desire for young boys.
Greg Rodman said he and the other man, family friend Joel Gordon, convinced his father to go to police.
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