Choir Director Arrest
By: LaTonya Stephens
Updated: September 24, 2007
The pastor and wife of a choir director arrested for allegedly having sexual relations with a young girl... speak out about the charges.
25 year old Nathan St. Pierre was arrested Friday and charged with two felony counts of sexual misconduct with a minor.
Saturday his wife Rachael Bebout spoke, along with her father, Pastor of Washington Avenue Baptist Church, Michael Bebout,.
They say they were not aware of the relationship which allegedly began in May before the 15-year old girls mother came forward.
Bebout says the alleged victim was a member of the church and at one time a friend of hers.
She says she now believes the allegations against her husband are true and she is filing for divorce.
Pastor Bebout says he son-in-law broke the trust of the congregation which is 100 percent behind the minor.
He says he will move forward with the church remaining their pastor despite rumors to the contrary.
St. Pierre is currently being held in Vanderburgh County jail on a 25-thousand dollar bond.
