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By JUSTIN OVE (Patch Staff)
The pastor of a church in Kennesaw has been convicted of two counts of child molestation and sentenced to prison, the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
John Pinkston, 78, was arrested and charged with felony child molestation and felony sexual battery in August of 2013 after investigators claim he molested two young girls while at the Congregation Church of God Seventh Day located at 2751 S. Main St. in Kennesaw between the dates of July 17 and Aug. 22. One of the victims notified her parents and the parents contacted police.
During an interview with Kennesaw Police, Pinkston admitted he touched one of the girls, saying it was a “stupid mistake” that only lasted 15 seconds, the DA’s Office said.
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