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SEATTLE, Sept. 17, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ — Kenny has barely entered his twenties now and his frustrated mother, Lishuan, insists, “He’s still struggling.” Since Kenny spoke out publicly about the sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of a well-known Northwest minister, he’s been unable to find help where it ought to be found in abundance.
Minister Timothy Dampier (photo) (1), the gifted and locally popular Christian minister pled guilty last week to 22 counts of sexually abusing 10 Greater sexually area children over a ten year span. Dampier began preying on him when he was only ten and the abuse continued well into Kenny’s pubescent years.
During young Kenny’s formative years, Lishuan trusted Dampier enough to be her son’s mentor. Kenny played the drums for his predator, as Dampier skillfully played the organ, sang or preached. Kenny was one of the well regarded young preacher’s first victims. He used to refer to his attacker as “Minister Dampier,” “God Dad,” and “Uncle.” It continued until he returned home one day and told his mom only that he had had enough of hanging with Dampier.
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