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Pastor With Convictions Supports GOP Nominee | Global News
- Published
- September 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1:55
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- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2026
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A North Carolina Republican Senate candidate, Michael Whatley, faces mounting political fallout after a campaign event where a pastor with multiple child sex offense convictions led a prayer. The pastor, Daimon L. King, a registered sex offender with a history of statutory rape and indecent liberties with minors, has become increasingly visible in GOP cir…
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A North Carolina Republican Senate candidate, Michael Whatley, faces mounting political fallout after a campaign event where a pastor with multiple child sex offense convictions led a prayer. The pastor, Daimon L. King, a registered sex offender with a history of statutory rape and indecent liberties with minors, has become increasingly visible in GOP circles, even appearing in campaign videos and publicly endorsing Whatley. Whatley’s team claims they had no knowledge of King’s involvement, but
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