Local Pastor Arrested for Sexual Assault

By Stephen Floyd
Herald and News
October 9, 2015

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A local pastor has been arrested on multiple sex abuse charges after allegedly assaulting a member of his congregation in February, according to authorities.

Larry Marshall Murrell, 62, was arrested Wednesday after allegedly forcing “deviate sexual intercourse” Feb. 6 on a female victim. He is facing charges of second-degree sexual abuse and third-degree sexual abuse (two counts).

Because the abuse involved a church member, the District Attorney’s Office is seeking enhancement factors including vulnerability of the victim and violation of public trust, to be considered at sentencing.

Murrell has served for a number of years as reverend of the House of Prayer for All Nations church on Vine St.

When appearing in court Thursday, Murrell pleaded not guilty and was ordered held on $100,000 bail. He was also ordered to not have any contact with members of his congregation.

Attorney Scott Cater was appointed to represent Murrell and his next scheduled court date is Tuesday for a pre-trial conference.

If convicted, he could face a maximum of seven years in prison.