Pastor Accused Of Using Church PC For Child Porn
A pastor has been accused of downloading child pornography using his church’s Internet connection, authorities said.
The Rev. Eric Michel Young, of Fort Caroline United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, was arrested Friday and charged with possessing any photo or representation that includes sexual conduct by a child younger than 18.
The arrest followed a two- week investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and federal agents from the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Secret Service.
According to authorities, Young was known online as “Eric the Awful” and “Master Rick” and made a habit of downloading child pornography.
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