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Liberty County pastor arrested on child sex abuse charges
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Corley Peel , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· July 3, 2026
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Key points The Liberty County Sheriff's Office handled the investigation, which led to Finney's arrest. Further details about the allegations against Finney are available through court documents, which have been reviewed by a KPRC 2 News reporter.
A Liberty County pastor has been taken into custody on child sex abuse charges. The pastor, identified as George Finney, is the senior pastor of New Life Kenefick Church. His arrest occurred on Monday.
The investigation into Finney was initiated after a child reported the alleged abuse to an adult. The Liberty County Sheriff's Office handled the investigation, which led to Finney's arrest. Further details about the allegations against Finney are available through court documents, which have been reviewed by a KPRC 2 News reporter.
For more information on the case, readers can consult the original source.
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Category: safety Published: July 3, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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