A former California youth pastor is being allowed to represent himself in a child molestation case with four underage victims. At the trial, Andrew Belant will be allowed to cross examine the same boys he is accused of molesting. I know it's the law, but it just seems wrong.
Belant's alleged crimes involved four children.
Belant has pleaded not guilty to 20 charges stemming from accusations he molested four boys, ages 9 to 13, between January 2007 and March 2008. He met them while working at a Eureka church and afterschool programs.
Belant was first arrested in March of 2008. He subsequently decided to represent himself. He goes to trail on December 1. His incarceration should begin on December 2.
Belant worked in the after-school program at Lafayette Elementary School, and as at Eureka First Presbyterian Church as a junior youth pastor.
