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HOUSTON—A Houston pastor is accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl in his congregation and his wife says he has repented for his wrongdoings, according to court documents.

Romulo Jimenez, 67, was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child.

Jimenez was a pastor at Centro Christiano Vida Nueva, located in the 8800 block of Synott, and the alleged abuse happened multiple times on church property.

The allegations surfaced after a church member who saw suspicious activity between the pastor and the little girl continuously voiced her concerns. After authorities got involved, the disturbing details began to unfold.

The child told investigators the first time Pastor Jimenez touched her inappropriately was when she was just 8 years old. She said he took her into his church office one Friday evening and laid her on top of the desk. He then removed a portion of her clothing and…