Youth Counselor arrested for child molestation of 14-year-old boy…

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Friday the police arrested James Ben Harris, age 33, at Brookwood Baptist Church in Lawrenceville’s, Georgia.  James Ben Harris is accused of having an ongoing sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy according to police.  James Harris met the victim while the boy was attending his Sunday School class.  Reports indicate that James Harris went on trips together with the victim.  James Harris was arrested by police and charged with six counts of child molestation.  James Harris was working as a Sunday school teacher and youth counselor. Police arrested Harris at the church Friday after the boy’s parents found explicit text messages between the two. Comment:  I wonder if the church conducted a Background Investigation on James Harris before allowing access to the children?