Former Houston Minister Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Embezzlement
Jerrell Altic, a former minister with Houston’s First Baptist Church, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for stealing more than $800,000 from the church.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the sentence on Monday. Altic, 40, pleaded guilty to a first-degree felony of Aggregate Theft.
“There was a sad abuse of trust,” said Assistant District Attorney Lester Blizzard. “People looked up to him, and now he is being held accountable for his actions.”
According to court records, Altic, who served as the missions pastor, used the church’s money to buy groceries, and to pay for overseas travel with his family and tuition for a doctoral degree from Lancaster Bible College.
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