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Ex-Youth Pastor Admits To Raping Boys In Newbury, Gets 4 Years: DA
A former youth pastor from New Hampshire who admitted to raping two boys and a young man was sentenced to four years behind bars, authorities said.
Russell Davis, 70, formerly of Newbury, pleaded guilty to rape of a child under 16 — among other felonies on Thursday, Feb. 23, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. As part of his plea, Davis will serve four years in prison, three years on probation, and must register as a sex offender, authorities said.
In all cases, Davis befriended his victims through his position at the United Methodist Church and offered them m…
Child Porn, Rape Charges: Lynn Man On The Run For Decade Captured In Dominican Republic
A former Lynn man who was wanted for more than ten years on child pornography and child rape charges was arrested this week in the Dominican Republic, authorities announced.
Melchor Datu, 51, a Filipino native, fled the country after he was indicted on child porn charges in December 2012, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Since then, the FBI has had an award for his capture. Last year, the agency upped the amount to $10,000.
Investigators said they found child pornography on Datu's laptop and two external hard drives at his home in October 2008.
In 2017, …
