Criminal Law
A Rhode Island Priest Faces Child Pornography Charges
A Roman Catholic priest who had been serving as pastor at a church in Providence is facing child pornography charges, according to Rhode Island State Police.
The Rev. James Jackson, 66, was arrested on Saturday after a court-authorized search warrant was executed at St. Mary’s church and rectory. The search uncovered digital media containing child pornography and police identified Jackson as the owner, according to a statement Sunday from State Police Col. James Manni.
Jackson was held on $5,000 bail pending a future court date, authorities said. It was not clear if he had an attorney.
