TENNESSEE
WREG
[with video]
December 18, 2013, by George Brown
(Memphis) A COGIC pastor was arrested for sexual battery by an authority figure.
Michael Bryant, 48, is accused of molesting a 16-year-old family member for years.
Investigators said for the last two years, Bryant would sneak into her bedroom when her mother was asleep or at work, expose himself and fondle her.
He’s been the pastor at Hour of Restoration COGIC in Hickory Hill for the past three years. He was also an elder at Greater Community Temple COGIC.
“Knowing him, I wouldn’t believe it,” said Leonard Gray.
Gray says he never saw any signs. He looked up to Bryant at his church.
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