Pastor Facing Federal Child Sex Trafficking Charges To Remain In Jail

Toledo (WNWO)-- On Thursday Cordell Jenkins appeared in court for a preliminary and detention hearing; however, shortly after the hearing started Jenkins waived his right to a preliminary hearing, meaning he will remain incarcerated.

Jenkins is facing child sex trafficking charges and is listed as the founder and pastor of Abundant Life Ministries in Toledo according to the churches website.

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Federal, Local Prosecutors Dealing With Human Trafficking Problem

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz was in Springfield Tuesday morning, to announce the formation of a new task force designed to combat the problem of human trafficking. Joining Ortiz for the announcement at U.S. District Court in Springfield was Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni.

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