UPDATE:: Former Dundalk Pastor Cameron Shane Giovanelli Pleads Guilty To Sex Offense, Assault Involving Child
Cameron Giovanelli, a former Baptist preacher, was quiet and subdued as he entered guilty pleas to a fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault on Wednesday.
According to the statement of facts read aloud in court, the former preacher of Calvary Baptist Church in Dundalk had a months-long sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student at the church’s school.
The victim came forward 10 years after the assault and prosecutors moved forward with a 12-count indictment.
Baltimore County police have charged Cameron Shane Giovanelli, former pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Dundalk, with a number of sexual assault counts stemming from a case involving a then 17-year-old student.
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Giovanelli, 42, is now residing in Orange Park, Florida. He is charged with sex abuse of a minor, perverted practice and a fourth-degree sex offense. If found guilty, he could face up to 36 years in prison.
Police charging documents claim Giovanelli initially tried to teach her how to kiss which turned into a daily encounter and eventually sexual assault. Police say an associate pastor at the church became suspicious. The associate said he confronted Giovanelli and told him to stop and the associate got an email later that night from Giovanelli thanking him.
Dundalk pastor charged with sexual assault
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