Liberty County, Texas: Pastor George Finney Charged With Child Sex Crimes

Liberty County officials say they arrested and charged George Finney, pastor of New Life Kenefick in Liberty County, Texas, with child sex crimes. Court records confirm that he faces multiple charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child aged 14 or younger. These are charges, not findings of guilt, and Finney is presumed innocent unless and until he is convicted.

The reporting has been difficult to complete. The outlet said it has had trouble obtaining information about the case from officials and the courthouse, and the district clerk has not yet released the court documents, so the case record remains limited.

According to the sheriff’s office, which spoke to ABC13, a report against Finney was made on June 19. Officials say a juvenile victim made an outcry to an adult, who then went directly to authorities. The juvenile’s identity is not public, and it should not be sought or inferred from this account. Disclosures that reach authorities through a trusted adult are central to protecting children from further harm (Proverbs 31:8-9).

Jail records show that Finney was arrested on Monday and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child, and assault on a family member impeding breath. The sheriff’s office said it is unaware of any additional victims but acknowledged that there may be more.

Outside the church on Wednesday afternoon, Finney’s name was still displayed on the church sign. No one at the church has returned the outlet’s calls or responded to its requests for comment.

Finney’s wife answered the door that afternoon while holding the couple’s newborn child. She told ABC13 that she is shocked and does not believe he would do something like this. Those statements are hers and have not been tested in court.

Eyewitness News reported that she said the church will make a statement to the congregation during its mid-week service that evening.

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