‘The worst kind of predator’: New Orleans pastor found guilty of sexually molesting two teen boys
Summary
A New Orleans-area pastor, Terry Reed, was found guilty of sexually abusing two teenage boys. Prosecutors said Reed used religious teachings to justify his crimes, and he faces prison time after a quick jury decision.Key Facts
- Terry Reed, 66, was convicted of sexually abusing two boys who lived with him as teens.
- One victim moved in with Reed at age 16 in 2021 and reported the abuse, leading to Reed’s 2023 arrest.
- The second victim came forward saying he was abused after moving in with Reed in 2011 at age 16.
- Reed was charged with third-degree rape and molestation of a juvenile.
- He had two prior convictions for similar offenses in 1997 and 2017, for which he received probation.
- Reed claimed he was celibate for 10 years and that sex with the victims happened after they were 17, Louisiana’s age of consent.
- The jury found Reed guilty in less than an hour on May 6.
- Reed faces up to 25 years in prison for rape and 5 to 40 years for molestation.
- Reed’s sentencing is scheduled for June 18 before a Jefferson Parish judge.
- In 2002, two boys died by electrocution in a hot tub at Reed’s home, but authorities could not determine if it was a crime.
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