Trial Begins for Pastor Accused of Sex Abuse

- February 25, 2009

Sandy Cook, 48, is accused of sexually abusing several teenage boys back in 1994.

CHARLESTON –  Opening statements were were presented in the case against a former Kanawha County Pastor.

Sandy Cook, 48, who was the senior pastor at Shrewsbury Church of God, is accused of sexually abusing several teenage boys back in 1994.

The Belle Native is facing three counts of sexual assault by a person of trust. He’s also facing 44 counts of third-degree sexual assault.

The male victims were between the ages of twelve and seventeen when the crimes reportedly occurred back in the 1990′s.

The prosecution will present its case tomorrow.

CITED FROM:

http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=52974

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