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January 11, 2005
Pastor faces sentencing for child sex abuse
January 10, 2005 Albany, Oregon [Associated Press]
An Albany pastor is scheduled to be sentenced today after being found guilty of the sexual abuse of his young daughter.
A jury found 36-year-old Timothy Sean Sullivan guilty of two counts of first-degree sexual abuse last month. He was pastor of the Liberty Christian Center.
The victim, now 12, is Sullivan's daughter from an earlier relationship.
Sullivan's wife, in-laws, and supporters from his church were with him throughout his six-day trial.
Upon the reading of the verdict, Sullivan slumped in his chair, and wept. So did his family.
Sullivan has maintained his innocence and took the stand in his own defense. His daughter was also called to testify.
She identified her father as the person who molested her. Sullivan's sentencing is set for 3 p.m
Posted by Nancy at January 11, 2005 03:19 AM