IOWA
KCCI
[with video]
ADEL, Iowa –
The first witness took the stand Tuesday in the trial of a former Pella pastor charged with sexual abuse.
Patrick Edouard is charged with three counts of third-degree sexual abuse and four counts of sexual exploitation by a counselor, therapist, school employee or clergy.
A woman accusing Edouard of sexual abuse was the first witness called by prosecutors.
The woman said she went to Edouard for help with her family life and sorrow.
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