Embattled South Florida pastor takes plea in fraud case

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Pastor

of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church has reached a plea deal with the Broward State Attorney’s Office over allegations that he fraudulently took ownership of properties in Davie and Lauderdale Lakes.

Readon, who was originally arrested in 2022, pleaded no contest, a legal plea known as nolo contendere, meaning he does not admit guilt but accepts punishment as if convicted…

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