Prosecutors allege that a Victory Outreach pastor was informed that a church choir leader may have assaulted a teen girl in 2021 but did not report it to authorities, as state law requires
A South Bay pastor pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge that he failed to report suspected sexual abuse of a teen girl by a church choir leader. The case marks the first time that San Diego County prosecutors have charged someone in connection with an alleged failure to report abuse, as the law requires of people such as teachers, social workers, clergy members and several others.
Now 28 years old, Magana faces up to three years in prison when he is sentenced later this month and also will be required to register as a sex offender, the District Attorney's Office said. Prosecutors said the abuse was reported to Merino, 'triggering his legal duty to notify law enforcement or child welfare services. However, Merino failed to do so.' The office did not say who reported the abuse to him or how it was conveyed.
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