Updated Sep 17 – Pete Newman, the former director of Kanakuk, was fired for some serious reasons.

Peter Newman, 33, was charged for sex crimes on minors below 15 years old. Newman is accused of performing sodomy, sexual misconduct and enticement of a minor. The under-aged children are from Kanakuk Kamps.

Peter Newman has been released after he paid $50,000 bond. Kanakuk Ministries gave information to the Taney County Sheriff department, which investigated Newman for several months before charges were filed.

Newman alleged committed sexual crimes on children between May 2006 to Sep 2008. Newman worked for Kanakuk Kamps based in Missouri for 10 years. Newman was assistant director and later promoted to director for K-Kountry camp, which was attended by male and female children between 7 to 11.

Sep 14 2009

Rumors said Pete Newman was fired from Kanakuk. Kanakuk, Pete Newman or someone else has leaked the rumors that said Newman was booted.

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This entry was posted on Monday, September 14th, 2009 at 11:15 pm and is filed under Gossip.