David Clark Johnson, an Ojai pastor known for anti-LGBTQ activism, faces charges of molesting two children. Authorities suspect more victims may exist and urge others to come forward.

An Ojai pastor who spent years posting online about children, education and LGBTQ-related issues has been arrested and charged with six felony child sex abuse offences.

David Johnson, 58, a former pastor at Live Oak Christian Fellowship, was arrested on 24 August 2026 and accused of abusing two children under the age of 14, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Johnson pleaded not guilty to all charges.

  • Lovable Sidekick@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    22 days ago

    If the police wanted to round up child molesters they could start by writing down all the LGBTQ-hating preachers in their jurisdiction, and use that as a suspect list.