Greenville County Pastor Arrested on Sexual Assault of a Minor Charges

SOUTH CAROLINA
News 2

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A Greenville County pastor is under arrest and facing criminal sexual misconduct of a minor charges. Two of the three incidents date back to 1989, and authorities say there could be more victims yet to come forward.

According to the arrest warrant, 62-year-old Arthur Lehr is charged with two counts of criminal sexual misconduct of a minor and one count of engaging a minor for sexual performance.

The warrant states he touched minors in a sexual manner.

His neighbors tells us, Lehr was a pastor in Greenville County–hosting bible studies at his house in Taylors from time to time.

Therapists say other victims may be too ashamed to speak out.

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