32 arrested in human trafficking sting operation, 2 pastors charged with trafficking (Other stories)

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32 arrested in human trafficking sting operation, 2 pastors charged with trafficking

KNOXVILLE (WATE) – After a three day investigation, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and detectives with the Knoxville Police Department arrested 32 men and women on prostitution and human trafficking-related charges.

Two of the men arrested were charged with tracking. Both were pastors.

TBI said Grace Baptist Church’s children’s pastor, Jason Kennedy, responded to ads for what he thought were girls under the age of 18. Grace Baptist’s website lists Kennedy as a pastor for birth through fifth grade. He will appear in court on May 31.

Read More At: http://wate.com/2016/05/20/tbi-conduct-knoxville-human-trafficking-investigation/

The story is a week old but is certainly one that one doesn't normally expect to see.

A few other stories from earlier in May from the same website:

Swastika found painted on sign at Rhode Island synagogue
http://wate.com/2016/05/23/swastika-found-painted-on-sign-at-rhode-island-synagogue/

Knoxville church vandalized with vulgar message
http://wate.com/2016/05/08/knoxville-church-vandalized-with-vulgar-message/