Former Clearwater County pastor sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for sexual contact with children

BAGLEY, Minn. -- A former pastor in northwestern Minnesota was sentenced Wednesday to 33 years and 10 months in prison for having sexual contact with children.

The Rev. Scott Morey, Shevlin, Minn., was charged in 2014 with eight first-degree, three second-degree and three fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct charges.

A jury found the 43-year-old guilty April 20 on 13 of the 14 counts, and he was acquitted on one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4041016-former-clearwater-county-pastor-sentenced-more-30-years-prison-sexual-contact