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Pastor sentenced for sexually abusing child in his congregation

Prosecutors say Paul Lewis abused a girl in 2014. The victim was just 11 years old at the time.

Cole McDonnell

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Oct 26, 2026, 5:03 PM

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A Brooklyn pastor was sentenced to 14 years for repeatedly sexually abusing a child in his congregation.

Prosecutors say Paul Lewis abused a girl in 2014. The victim was just 11 years old at the time.

The victim reported the abuse to police in 2024.

A jury convicted the 63-year-old last month after a trial.

Lewis was also sentenced to 10 years of post-release supervision.

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