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Evangelist denies charge
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) ? Evangelist Leroy Jenkins
denies he is a homosexual and says he is so popular with
women he has hired three bodyguards to keep them away.
Jenkins, of Delaware, Ohio, and Columbia, S.C., made
his comment in reaction to a $10 million lawsuit filed by
Thomas E. "Tia" Howard in Richland County Common
Pleas Court.
Howard, 25, said in the suit that Jenkins, 46, proposed
marriage in 1980 when both men were prisoners at the
Walden Correctional Institute in Columbia.
Howard also contended that Jenkins reneged on a pro
mise to finance a sex-change operation for Howard because
the evangelist wanted to keep him as his homosexual lover.
At the time, Jenkins was serving time for conspiracy to
commit arson and assault. He has been free on an extended
work release program since December 1982. Howard remains
in prison for armed robbery.
Jenkins said in a telephone interview that he is dating a
"very lovely lady" who lives in Columbus, adding that
they have discussed marriage. Jenkins has been married
twice before and said he has eight children.
Police release senator's son
COLUMBIA (AP) ? The 21-year-old son of state Sen.
Norma Russell has been released on bond after being arrested
and charged with criminal sexual assault.
Sen. Russell, a Lexington Republican, has long been
known for publicizing allegations against individuals and
government agencies. The 46-year-old lawmaker has served
in the Senate since 1981 and in the House from 1973-81,
and is involved in what could be a tough re-election
campaign.
Rodney Russell Jr. was arrested at Sen. Russell's home
in irmo late Friday atternoon alter an intensive investigation"
by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, according
to Sheriff James Metis. Russell, who manages a
retail store in Lexington County, was later released from
jail on a $25,000 surety bond, Metts said.
Russell was arrested without incident after a 19-year-old
Lexington County woman filed a criminal complaint at the
sheriff's department early Friday, Metts said.
Metts said the two knew each other before the night of
the alleged incident.
Following an investigation by sheriff's officers, the
woman was taken before Lexington County Magistrate
J.W. Douglass, where she was qauestioned to determine if
there was "probable cause" for Douglas to issue a warrant
for Russell's arrest, Metts said.
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Showtimes 7 and 9:30 p.m. Free.
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