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	Former Bethany Pastor Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges Newsday August 27, 2007 http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--pastorarrest0827aug27,0,759043.story BETHANY, Conn. - A former Bethany pastor was arrested over the weekend on sexual assault charges, police said. Stephen J. Wasko, 54, was charged Sunday with two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. He posted $100,000 bond and is due in New Haven Superior Court on Sept. 7. According to the United Church of Christ in Connecticut, Wasko's ministerial credentials were suspended July 2 and he is no longer pastor at the First Church of Christ Congregational in Bethany. "The whole United Church of Christ takes very seriously all allegations of sexual misconduct," a statement from the organization said. "We are especially concerned when they involve minors." The statement said the alleged abuse did not occur while Wasko was acting in his official capacity. State police said the alleged incidents were reported by the state Department of Children and Families. They would not provide additional information.
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