Former megachurch leader Gary Thomas Keesee Jr. faces 27 charges for allegedly sexually abusing three minors over nine years.

The son of New Albany church leaders arrested Friday in connection to allegations of rape is now facing nearly 30 charges related to rape allegations out of Knox County.

Gary Keesee Jr. was charged last week with two counts of rape. The charges stemmed from a monthslong investigation into sexual abuse.

A second suspect is under investigation in connection with sex abuse allegations at Faith Life Church in New Albany.

Gary Keesee Jr. was charged last week with two counts of rape in Licking County. The charges stemmed from a monthslong ...