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Florida Pastor and Martial Arts Instructor Charged with Having Sex with Teen Girls

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A Florida pastor and martial arts training facility owner has been arrested and charged with unlawful sexual activity with two teenaged girls who attended his church.

Roberson Douge, 42, the pastor of the Apostolic Church of Christ in Palm Bay, Florida, was arrested Sept. 22 and faces 10 counts of lewd and lascivious battery and 10 counts of unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, Florida Today reported. 

He also is the owner and operator of Tiger Claw Kung Fu, a local martial arts dojo.

Police said Douge had ongoing sexual relationships with the girls, including at the church, in his van, and in his office at the training facility.

The girls came forward after both realized they were involved in inappropriate relationships with Douge. One girl said the pastor would drive her home and they would have sex in his van, and the other said he would drive her to empty lots to engage in sex acts. 

During a call with one of the girls recorded by police, Douge allegedly apologized and begged the girl not to reveal their relationship because it would ruin his family.

Douge is being held without bond. Police said it’s likely there are more victims. 

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Anne Stych

Anne Stych is a writer in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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