article Former Kennesaw Mayor Leonard Church, who was convicted of felony child molestation in 2014, could receive early release from state prison. (Credit: Georgia Department of Corrections)
The Brief A former Kennesaw mayor convicted of felony child molestation potentially could be released from prison early. The victim was only 9 years old at the time. His mother is expressing outrage after receiving a tentative parole notice from state officials. The family is urging the public to write letters to the Parole Board to keep the offender behind bars. COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A former Kennesaw mayor convicted of felony child molestation could receive early release from prison, sparking outrage from the victim's family.
Early release push in Kennesaw What we know:
Former Kennesaw Mayor Leonard Church could be granted early release from prison. Church served as mayor from 2000 to 2008 and later served as a City Council member.
Police arrested Church in 2014 on felony child molestation charges involving a 9-year-old boy who was close to him. Church pled guilty and received a 40-year sentence with 18 years to serve in prison.
This week, the victim's family received a letter from the Office o...