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By STEPHEN FLOYD H&N Staff Reporter
A local pastor accused of sexually abusing a congregation member has been released from jail, but remains barred from interacting with church members.
Larry Marshall Murrell, 63, was released Tuesday on his own recognizance while waiting trial on charges of second-degree sexual abuse and third-degree sexual abuse (two counts). As a condition of his release, Murrell is allowed no contact with the congregation or the victim, as requested by prosecutors.
Though a trial was scheduled for Wednesday, the court granted a continuance allowing Murrell’s attorney, privately retained Nathan Ratliff of Klamath Falls, more time to investigate and potentially reach a settlement with prosecutors.
A new trial date has not been scheduled and Murrell’s next court appearance is Feb. 2 before Judge Dan Bunch.
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