HAMMOND (IL)
NWI Times
Marc Chase marc.chase@nwi.com, (219) 662-5330
HAMMOND | An Apple iPad, iPhone, digital camera and digital voice recorder belonging to a disgraced former Baptist pastor are among the evidence showing he had a sexual relationship with a minor, according to court documents made public Wednesday.
Federal prosecutors allege former Pastor Jack Schaap used those — and other — electronic devices when he carried on a sexual relationship with a minor, driving the girl to both Illinois and Michigan between June and July to commit the acts.
Schaap, who signed a plea agreement with prosecutors Tuesday admitting to the charge of transporting a minor across state lines for sexual acts, appeared at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Hammond federal court. Schaap was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals to await a plea hearing set for 1 p.m. Sept. 26.
During Wednesday’s hearing, U.S. District Magistrate Judge Paul Cherry asked Schaap if he understood the possible sentences he could face if convicted of the charge.
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