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	Report: Minister Admits to Sexually Abusing Son 17 Years Ago Eyewitness News January 29, 2007 http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/news/state/story.aspx?content_id=65 e76cfb-6697-4213-ba0b-32ad6d85bf1c Memphis, Tenn. (AP) - A reported issued by Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis tonight says a long-time church minister was fired last week after he admitted to sexually abusing his son 17 years ago. Paul Williams was fired last Monday after an internal report conducted by the church was given to its personnel committee, which cited a moral failure 17 years ago as the basis for Williams' departure. Williams had been on a leave of absence since December. The reports says Williams engaged in sexual activity with his adolescent son over a period of 12 to 18 months. The report says that after Williams stopped the abuse, he asked for forgiveness and sought counseling. Several people at the church throughout 2006 learned of the sexual abuse, including current pastor Steve Gaines, according to the report. An internal investigation into Williams' alleged action began in December, when his son asked Gaines why Williams was allowed to continue as a minister at the church. The report said that the son is the only known victim and there was no evidence Williams endangered any other children at the church.
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