Counselor at Baptist Children's Home in Decatur Charged with Sexual Abuse of Adult Patient

By Kelly Kazek
AL.com
December 12, 2012

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DECATUR, Alabama - A counselor at the Baptist Children's Home in Decatur has been charged with sexual abuse following claims that he inappropriately touched an adult patient.

Jonathan Eric Minnon, 21, of 2308 Len Circle, Hartselle, was arrested for second-degree sexual abuse and released from Decatur City Jail on $500 bond.

Decatur Police began an investigation into the woman's claims on Nov. 8 after she reported Minnon made sexual advances toward her and touched her, according to a Decatur Police report. Minnon was her counselor.

The investigation uncovered evidence corroborating the victim's claim and a warrant was issued Tuesday, the report stated.

Minnon turned himself in to police today.

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