TORONTO – A man is facing several charges after police say a woman was sexually assaulted and defrauded by a pastor at a Toronto church.
Police say a pastor at the United Spiritual Baptist Church (in the area of Midland Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East) offered spiritual guidance to a woman – including performing exorcisms – between May 2011 and May 2013.
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It’s alleged that during these sessions, the man sexually assaulted the woman.
It’s also alleged that the man convinced the woman to give him money and property.
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Wayne Marlon Jones, 53, of Ajax, is charged with sexual assault and three counts of fraud over $5,000.
The investigation is continuing and police say they believe there may be other victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police or Crime Stoppers.
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