Pastor known for marriage advice arrested at rumored swingers community accused of having multiple wives
Pastor Leslie Williams, known for promoting biblical marriage through his ministry and a 2017 book, was arrested in Florida on a Georgia bigamy warrant. Authorities allege he married multiple women while still legally married to a previous spouse. The case emerged after a complaint was filed in Florida and records traced his prior marriage to Rockdale County, Georgia.
- ▪Leslie Williams, 62, authored a book in 2017 advocating 'never-failing' love through biblical commitments.
- ▪Florida marriage records confirmed Williams was still lawfully married when he entered into a subsequent marriage.
- ▪The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested Williams on an outstanding bigamy warrant from Rockdale County, Georgia.
- ▪Williams announced a new marriage to a woman named Cindi in a December social media post, drawing public skepticism.
- ▪The investigation began after a complainant reported the alleged bigamy to Florida authorities, leading to the Georgia warrant.
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:49:52 -0400 |
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Florida Pastor known for marriage advice arrested at rumored swingers community accused of having multiple wives Leslie Williams, 62, published a 2017 book aimed at fostering 'never-failing' love through biblical commitments By Bonny Chu Fox News Published April 27, 2026 7:49pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A pastor who runs a ministry in a rumored swingers community for Florida seniors — and ironically wrote a book on how to love your spouse — was arrested Wednesday following allegations that he married multiple women.
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