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John McFarland, pastor of Orangethorpe United Methodist Church in Fullerton, California, stands accused of sexually molesting at least one child. You can read McFarland’s church bio here.
The Times of San Diego reports:
McFarland is facing two felony charges of lewd acts upon a child that are alleged to have occurred in Escondido between July 26, 2012, and July 23, 2013, according to a criminal complaint from the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office obtained by NBC San Diego. The victim was described in the complaint as a girl under the age of 14.
McFarland has a court hearing scheduled at the Vista Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 16.
Are there any updates on this case?
Not so far.
I can’t find any information about his trial, or if it has even gone to trial? Any information?
Was it when he molested a young child, a relative where he was visiting his family at ? That might have helped to convict him if his relatives called the cops, which I hope they did.