PENNSYLVANIA
Morning Times
Associated Press
ROSTRAVER, Pa. (AP) — A youth pastor has been fired by a western Pennsylvania church and jailed on charges he performed sex acts with a 15-year-old girl in their church building.
According to a criminal complaint, 33-year-old Brian Keith Smith told Rostraver Township police he and the girl “knew it was wrong.” Smith is charged with aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, corruption of minors and possession of child pornography — stemming from explicit cellphone pictures he received from the girl.
Journey By Grace Church Pastor Bill Bailey says church officials contacted police when they learned of the relationship earlier this month and fired Smith.
Smith’s attorney didn’t immediately return a call for comment Monday.
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