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Originally Published 4 months ago — by AP News
Naasón Joaquín García, leader of the Mexican megachurch La Luz del Mundo and serving over 16 years for sexual abuse, has been indicted on federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, accused of exploiting followers for decades and creating child sexual abuse material, with authorities stating he used his influence to silence victims.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Department of Justice
Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of the Mexico-based La Luz del Mundo megachurch, has been charged by a federal grand jury with producing and possessing child sexual abuse material. The indictment alleges that García coerced a 16-year-old victim to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction. He is also accused of possessing an iPad containing videos of the minor engaging in sexual activity. García is currently serving a 17-year prison sentence for related state charges and, if convicted on the federal charges, could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison.