Church pastor who fought human trafficking paid for sex at massage parlor, authorities say

A pastor from a church in Waco, Texas, that actively fought human trafficking has been arrested on a prostitution charge.

Edward Ignacio Espinosa, 41, resigned from Antioch Community Church in December, following a confession that he had paid for sex at a massage parlor in October, the Waco Tribune-Herald reported, citing an arrest affidavit.

A senior pastor said Espinosa was placed on administrative leave, “once he confessed his sin,” and the church conducted an internal investigation.

Espinosa later resigned. He had been with the church for eight years.

“Ed’s conduct was not only inappropriate but directly against our values and policy as a church and as the people of God," the senior pastor said. "We continue to be committed to helping heal whatever is broken, whether on behalf of the victim or the victimizer, we believe restoration is still possible through Jesus Christ.”

 Source : foxnews