How Louisiana pastor stole $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling, luxury spending
Dale Sanders, 56, was convicted after a five-day jury trial on a 25-count federal indictment involving wire fraud, access device fraud and obstruction of a federal investigation. Authorities also said Sanders tried to obstruct the federal investigation by submitting a falsified document in response to a grand jury subpoena. He also asked them to pray for those opposing him, quoting Matthew 5:44 and insisting that God would deal with his enemies.
- ▪Dale Sanders, 56, was convicted after a five-day jury trial on a 25-count federal indictment involving wire fraud, access device fraud and obstruction of a federal investigation.
- ▪Authorities also said Sanders tried to obstruct the federal investigation by submitting a falsified document in response to a grand jury subpoena.
- ▪He also asked them to pray for those opposing him, quoting Matthew 5:44 and insisting that God would deal with his enemies.
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| Publication time | Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:59:31 +0000 |
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Home » How Louisiana pastor stole $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling, luxury spendingMetro How Louisiana pastor stole $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling, luxury spending Rachael Omidiji July 23, 2026 Share Add as a preferred source googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-6861913-2'); }); A Louisiana pastor has been found guilty of stealing more than $340,000 from two churches by diverting church funds into his personal accounts and using the money to pay for gambling, dining and other personal expenses. Dale Sanders, 56, was convicted after a five-day jury trial on a 25-count federal indictment involving wire fraud, access device fraud and obstruction of a federal investigation.
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