Former Deacon Faces Added Charges

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A former Hixson church deacon accused of secretly recording a minor returned to court Tuesday as prosecutors outlined additional charges and argued for stricter bond conditions.

Christopher Collins faces seven counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and 15 counts of aggravated unlawful photography. Prosecutors said a grand jury found evidence supporting each count.

During testimony, investigators described how the case began after Collins’ wife initially contacted authorities…

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