Overview
- Liberty County authorities arrested George Finney, the pastor at New Life Kenefick, and jail records list charges including continuous sexual abuse of a child 14 or younger, indecency with a child, and assault on a family member impeding breath.
- Officials say a juvenile made an outcry that led to a report to law enforcement on June 19, which prompted the investigation that produced the arrest.
- Investigators told reporters they believe the alleged misconduct began in 2024, but the sheriff’s office says it is unaware of other victims while noting more may be identified as the probe continues.
- The Liberty County district clerk has not yet released court documents, limiting public details about evidence, and local reporters are awaiting filings that will show next legal steps.
- Church leaders have not given a public statement to media, Finney’s wife told reporters she was shocked, and the congregation was scheduled to be addressed by church officials as the case develops.