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Pastor couple abuse case
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 19
AUG 19 · Day 1
Pastor and wife exposed in abuse case after spreading Gospel nationwide
Police said the abuse had occurred over several years.
Benjamin Garlick, 35, was convicted of seven counts of aggravated rape of a child, six counts of aggravated sexual battery, one count of solicitation of sexual exploitation of a minor, and two violations of Tennessee's Child Protection Act after a two-week trial in Rutherford County.
Shaantal Garlick, 32, was convicted of two counts of facilitation of aggravated rape of a child and two counts of aggravated child neglect.
“The Murfreesboro Police Department thanks all members of the Child Protective Investigative Team (CPIT) for their tireless work throughout this investigation and trial, ensuring the victims’ voices were heard and justice was served,”
JAMES WILKINSON
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