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	Cloud Hangs over Sunday Services after Pastor's Sex Abuse Arrest WAWS [Jacksonville FL] May 21, 2006 http://www.fox30online.com/news/local/story.aspx? content_id=28F6631C-947A-4264-B5D0-59206EB61549 Members of The Trinity Christian Church are expected to discuss sex abuse charges against a former pastor during services today. The Academy issued a statement Saturday announcing the staff will hire independent attorneys to investigate allegations that a former school administrator molested students several decades ago. Robert Gray is being held in jail without bond. He waived his right to a first court appearance Saturday. The well known former pastor and school administrator was arrested Friday after two women filed police reports, alleging he sexually molested them when they were in elementary school. They alleged he was able to keep them quiet at the time by giving them candy and money. According to a report we obtained from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, at least 6 other adult women came forward recently as well, making similar claims about their childhood relationships with Gray. Trinity Baptist Church issued a statement Saturday evening: "Yesterday, the former pastor of Trinity Baptist Church was arrested on criminal allegations. The church has taken further steps to address this issue. At this time, the Pastor, Deacons, and General Counsel have hired independent attorneys to investigate this matter further and make recommendations to the church. These attorneys have special expertise in the legal issues involved and are fully informed of the spiritual mission of Trinity Baptist Church. The leadership of Trinity Baptist Church wants the truth to be ascertained and to become fully known. The church is completely committed to continuing its mission of spreading the Gospel of Christ to the Jacksonville Community."
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