FLORIDA
Sun Sentinel

By Paula McMahon
Sun Sentinel

To the outside world, Jeffery London was an upright, God-fearing pastor, a dean of students, a youth group leader and school security guard who benevolently brought needy boys to live with him.

But witnesses who testified for the prosecution Friday in London’s trial on a federal sex charge, said London’s public persona belied his manipulative, abusive behavior in private.

London, 51, has pleaded not guilty to one count of using a cellphone to lure a minor into sexual activity with him.

Former church and school official, Jeffery London, 51, is now facing a federal charge accusing him of using a cell phone to lure an underage boy into sexual activity. (Broward Sheriffs Office/Handout)
The alleged victim, now 20, told jurors London sexually abused him between the ages 7 and 16. The man is not being identified by the Sun…