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Former Minister Faces 24 Charges of Teen Sexual Abuse

8/12/2025

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Thomas Pinkerton Jr., a former youth minister in Maryland, is facing a staggering 24 felony and misdemeanor charges for the alleged sexual abuse of six teenagers between 2006 and 2010. Currently held without bond after being extradited from Georgia, the case has raised serious questions about the Assemblies of God's response to abuse allegations, as more potential victims come forward.

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Thomas Pinkerton Jr., a former youth minister in Maryland, is facing a staggering 24 felony and misdemeanor charges for the alleged sexual abuse of six teenagers between 2006 and 2010. Currently held without bond after being extradited from Georgia, the case has raised serious questions about the Assemblies of God's response to abuse allegations, as more potential victims come forward.