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Minister Arrested in Louisiana Predator Sting | Lafayette Louisiana News
Ten people from across the country were arrested in Louisiana after falling for a sting operation targeting online predators—think they were meeting a minor, but it was a trap. “Operation Bottom Dweller” exposed how seriously authorities take this, with the AG warning: if you prey on kids in Louisiana, you’ll be found and prosecuted. One arrestee? Malcolm Barnes III, a minister already out on bond for past child exploitation charges. His re-arrest raises alarms about how many children may have been harmed by someone trusted with youth. The investigation is ongoing, and justice is coming…
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