Youth Pastor Charged with Sexual Assault of Teen Appears in Court

KAIT
August 07, 2012

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CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR (KAIT) - A youth pastor, charged with sexually assaulting a teenager, appeared in court Monday.

According to Prosecutor Henry Boyce's Office, Paul Kevin Hendrix pleaded not guilty and had his pre-trial court date set for October 4 with a tentative trial date set for October 15.

According to an arrest affidavit in Sharp County, , Hendrix who serves as youth pastor at First Baptist Church of Cherokee Village, touched a 14-year old girl in a room used for youth services after church June 27.

The teen told police Hendrix touched her breast and between her legs.

Police say Hendrix admitted to touching the victim sexually.

Hendrix is out of jail on bond, and is set to appear in court on October 4.