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Ex-Jacksonville pastor accused of sexually abusing church member in the ’80s takes plea deal

Published: May 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Tags: duval county, jacksonville, paul dyal

A former Jacksonville pastor, 81, who faced sexual battery charges avoided a possible life sentence on Thursday after he accepted a negotiated plea deal.

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Ex-Jacksonville pastor accused of sexually abusing church member in the ’80s takes plea deal

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