‘The worst kind of predator’: New Orleans pastor found guilty of sexually molesting two teen boys

Terry Reed, who had previously been convicted for sexually abusing two other minors, could be imprisoned for 40 years

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A suburban New Orleans religious pastor has been convicted of sexually molesting two minors in what is the third instance of a man called “the worst kind of predator” being found guilty of abusing teen boys.

Terry Reed, 66, cited biblical verses and scripture to “manipulate, normalize and justify his sexual behavior” with the two victims at the center of the newest case against him, according to a statement from Louisiana state prosecutors.