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	Church Sex Abuse Inquiry Continues The Ledger October 31, 2007 http://www.theledger.com/article/20071031/NEWS/710310564/1004 Police continue to question members and former members of First Baptist Church at the Mall about a church youth volunteer under investigation for sexual abuse. Church Youth Volunteer Investigated Police met Monday with the State Attorney's Office about the investigation, said Lakeland police Sgt. Gary Gross. A person who made allegations against the volunteer is now an adult. The student ministry volunteer has worked at the church for at least five years, Gross said. The volunteer was asked to not continue working at the church during the investigation. It's unclear how long the investigation may take, Lakeland police said. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is assisting with the investigation. Anyone with information about the allegations can call police at 834-8980. First Baptist Church at the Mall, 1010 E. Memorial Blvd., is one of the biggest churches in the county with more than 8,700 members.
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