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Youth Minister Accused of Exploiting Minor
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- Jun 24, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
A shocking arrest in Cole County: 27-year-old Robert Michael Ferguson, former youth minister, is locked up without bond after being charged with attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, distributing nonconsensual explicit images, and enticing a child — all allegedly tied to his church community. Police say he used his phones to target minors, and victims report images were shared with church members. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are calling for anyone with info to step forward. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6f50a5d332cf8b87