ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — The recent arrest of a local youth director and his children is sparking debate over the existence of the Escambia Children’s Trust.
Rodney Jones, 57, is facing charges of sex assault on a minor. Three of his children — Romeo (23), Rodrico (26) and Selina (30) — are all facing obstructing justice charges in the case.
Jones was the executive director of New World Believers, which was awarded nearly $2 million by the Escambia Children’s Trust. He oversaw the H.O.O.P.S. program, which aims to help underprivileged youth…