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UPDATE::  Pastor Accused of Teen Rape Returns to U.S. to Face Charges

A former Chester County, Pennsylvania, pastor wanted on charges he raped and impregnated a teen girl sat behind bars Monday morning after returning to the United States to face charges.

Jacob Malone, who lived in Exton, was in Ecuador as allegations came to light that he raped a girl while working at Calvary Fellowship Church in Downingtown, said police.

Malone arrived in Newark, New Jersey and was taken into custody by United State Customs agents at Liberty International Airport, said West Whiteland Township Police.

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The married father will need to be extradited to Pennsylvania to face rape, institutional sexual assault and other crimes for incidents that allegedly began in September 2014, when the girl was still 17.

UPDATE:: Source: Chesco pastor accused of rape will return to U.S. from Ecuador 

A Chester County pastor accused of raping and impregnating a teenage girl will return to the United States from Ecuador to face pending charges, according to a Pennsylvania detective who confirmed contact with the suspect's lawyer.

West Whiteland, Pa. Detective Scott Pezick told People Thursday afternoon that 33-year-old Jacob Malone, of Exton, has been in Ecuador for approximately two weeks and will be brought into custody upon his entry into the United States. He is expected to face charges of rape, institutional sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, corruption of minor, and furnishing liquor to a child, according to the detective.
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Malone, who was a pastor of leadership development and volunteerism, reportedly flew to Ecuador to meet with acquaintances and reflect on the situation while his wife, Libby, remained at home. He recently hinted at "major personal issues" in a video posted to Youtube explaining his decision to resign from Calvary Fellowship Church. 

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A warrant has been issued for a 33-year-old pastor who West Whiteland Police say is being accused of rape and other charges.

According to the police department the pastor,  Jacob “Jake” Malone, is accused of having inappropriate relations with a female victim, in multiple states and over a period of several years.

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The charges against Malone stem from alleged sexual incidents with an 18-year-old woman who lived with him and his family in Exton, ABC reported. The woman has said Malone provided her with alcohol on two occasions and, in one instance, molested her while she was intoxicated.

The teen has told police that she is pregnant with the Malone's child, investigators said to NBC.
Church leaders confronted Malone about the girl's pregnancy in November, pastor Bill Bateman said in a related Philly.com article. When confronted, Malone admitted to impregnating her before resigning his position in mid-November.