CALIFORNIA
San Bernardino Sun
By Melissa Pinion-Whitt, The (San Bernardino County) Sunsbsun.com
Posted: 08/17/2012
Prosecutors on Friday declined to file charges against a Compton pastor accused of molesting two Rialto girls, citing a lack of evidence.
Anthony Lavon Smith, 47, of Rialto had been behind bars since Wednesday on suspicion of committing lewd and lascivious acts with a child, and other sex charges.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the case Friday.
“It’s been turned down,” said spokesman Chris Lee. “It’s pending further investigation.”
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