HAMMOND (IN)
CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) – Officials First Baptist Church of Hammond., Ind., said Wednesday night fired Pastor Jack Schaap admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl who is a member of the church, prompting their decision to fire him this week.
CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports, at a meeting with members of the congregation Wednesday night, church officials acknowledged Schaap is being investigated for misconduct with a 17-year-old girl. The age of consent in Indiana is 16.
Published reports say the church does not expect charges to be filed in the case.
Cameras were not allowed in the meeting, but the congregation was told Schaap admitted to an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
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