Former Pekin Pastor Files Motion to Dismiss Child Porn Charges

CI News
April 2, 2015

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A motion has been filed to dismiss one of the cases against a former Pekin youth pastor charged in sex crimes against children.

Nicholas Lawrence, 27, is charged with child porn in Peoria County.

He is accused of taking a photo of a naked girl under the age of 13 last May.

Lawrence's attorney wants the porn charge thrown out because the material was found on his laptop in Tazewell County, where he lives.

If the judge approves the motion, the case will likely be re-opened in Tazewell.

A hearing on the motion is scheduled for May 22.

Lawrence is also charged with sexual abuse and sexual assault in a separate case. A trial is set for June 1.