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	Pastor Charged with Sexual Assault after 20 Years By Noelle Newton KVUE News October 14, 2011 http://www.kvue.com/home/Pastor-charged-with-sexual-assault-after-20-years-131853318.html Police have arrested an Elgin pastor for molesting children in his congregation more than 20 years ago. According to the law, there is no statute of limitations when it comes to child abuse. In June, police say four women in their 20's came to Austin police headquarters to report sexual abuse. Three of them are sisters who claim their pastor, Francisco Antonio Hernandez, also known as "Pastor Javier," molested them while they stayed at his home in 1989. Another victim, a relative of Hernandez, says he forced her to perform sexual acts when she was just five years old. Police say since then, more victims have come forward. Their ages have not been released. Police are encouraging any parents who may have attended the pastor's services to talk to their children. "It is possible that he was still doing this until he got picked up yesterday," Detective Sabrina Nichols with the APD Child Abuse Unit said. "We just don't know; that's why we encourage if there are any victims, whether they are adults or children. We are encouraging their parents. If their child has come to them, mentioned this, please come forward." Hernandez was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child. He has a $200,000 bond. Police are asking anyone with information to call their Child Abuse Unit at 512-974-6880.
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