IOWA
KCCI
[with video]
ADEL, Iowa —
Testimony wrapped up Tuesday in the trial of a former Pella church pastor accused of sexual abuse and exploitation.
Edouard is charged with three counts of third-degree sexual abuse, and four counts of sexual exploitation by a counselor, therapist, school employee or clergy. Four women in his former congregation at Covenant Reform Church in Pella said he coerced them into having sexual relations.
Tuesday, Edouard talked in detail about his relationships with the women — how they started and what happened. He said each woman was upset when the relationship ended.
Edouard said he loved one of the women.
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