INDIANA
WLS
Leah Hope
March 20, 2013 (HAMMOND, Ind.) (WLS) — A former Hammond, Indiana pastor was sentenced to 12 years in prison Wednesday for having sex with a 17-year-old girl who attended his church.
A 10-year-sentence was recommended by both sides but the federal judge went with a longer sentence in this case.
The courtroom for his sentencing was full and dozens more waited outside while the hearing took place. Many former and current church members were there to witness Schaap’s sentencing.
Former church member Nadine Salgado says she left the church and is concerned about the victim.
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