Sex Abuse Investigation Continues Against Sheffield Church Leader

ALABAMA
WHNT

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SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WHNT) – Sheffield Police are investigating claims of sexual abuse against a former official at a local church. The allegations involve sex abuse against children.

Sheffield Police say the man is not charged yet. Police said the claims surfaced over the last two days after Sheffield First United Methodist Church conducted an internal investigation.

Church spokesman, Billy Don Anderson says he commends those individuals for acting quickly and turning the information over.

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