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Parishioners at a central Ottawa church are praying for everyone impacted by charges of sexual exploitation against a former youth pastor.
Sunday was the first gathering at Peace Tower Church on Bronson Avenue since 28-year-old Mark Raymer was charged with six counts of sexual exploitation and one of luring a 16-year-old girl.
“We never heard his side, you can’t just rush to judgment on somebody especially when you’re dealing with spiritual people,” said Maurice Golka. “The law would have to prove he did something inappropriate.”
“If it did happen, I hope people that had the offence done to them . . . I hope they get help and get healed,” said Terry Fierback.
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