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By Glenn Griffith @CNWeekly
A former youth minister at Corpus Christi Church was given a $1,000 fine and had a five year order of protection imposed on him in an appearance Wednesday before Town Justice James Hughes in Clifton Park Town Court. The Oct. 8 sentencing was the result of Rev. James Michael Taylor’s guilty plea in August to one count of endangering the welfare of a minor, a Class A misdemeanor.
In addition to the fine and the order of protection he was assessed a $205 court surcharge and required to give a DNA sample.
Taylor was arrested in April and charged with having unforced contact with a 15-year-old girl from Clifton Park while serving in his position with the church.
In court Wednesday Saratoga County Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Buckley asked for a five year order of protection for the girl and her family. Buckley said the girl’s mother is satisfied that Taylor has pleaded guilty and she can now help her daughter deal with what has taken place.
Referring to Taylor’s former role as youth minister Buckley said the position was one of trust and authority in the community and, “in that he has failed miserably”.
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