ALABAMA
WAFF
[with video]
By Marie Waxel
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (WAFF) –
The attorney for a children’s pastor accused of sexual abuse filed several motions at a hearing Thursday, including a motion to dismiss, which a judge struck down.
Jeffrey Eddie faces a list of charges including sodomy, child sexual abuse, and child porn. He was the administrator and children’s pastor at Highland Park Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals.
The attorney then filed a motion to lower Eddie’s bond, as well as a motion for the court to appoint an indigent attorney to represent Eddie further, stating his client has no money with which to keep his current representation. These motions are still pending.
According to court documents filed in this case, a church employee first witnessed Eddie involved in suspicious behavior Jan. 22. That person didn’t notify church leaders until five days later on Jan. 27. The documents then say on Jan. 29, church leaders approached Eddie about the allegations and asked to review his church-issued electronics. On Feb. 1, church leaders reported finding pornographic material, which was when police were called.
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