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Pastor charged with molesting two teens

Pastor charged with molesting two teens

Police have charged a Moon pastor with molesting two teenage members of his church.

Police in Aliquippa and Beaver Falls have charged the Rev. Laneer Fisher with having illicit contact with the two boys while working at the Miracle Church of God in Christ in Aliquippa.

Investigators say one boy, now 17, came forward in June. The teen claims Mr. Fisher caressed and kissed him and had him sit on his lap starting about two years ago. A man in his 20s has also come forward, claiming he was abused about 10 years ago.

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Mr. Fisher's attorney says his client vehemently denies the charges. Defense attorney Dirk Allen Goodwald says the boys "misunderstood" and could not accept "nurturing and caring" from Mr. Fisher.

Mr. Fisher turned himself in Monday and was released on bail.

First Published: August 31, 2010, 12:00 p.m.

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