14 Year Old US Boy Charged with Desecrating a Statue of Jesus Christ

A 14-year-old boy in the United States has been charged with desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ

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The Pennsylvania-based boy is said to have stood in front of a Jesus statue, mimicking a sex act. He then posted pictures of his actions on social media,Daily Mail reports.

The statue reportedly belongs to Love in the Name of Christ, a Christian service organization. However, the organization did not file charges against the boy. Instead, they asked people to pray for him.

Authorities charged the teen through a 1972 law which makes it a criminal offense to desecrate a venerated object.

According to reports, the boy’s identity has been concealed because he is a minor, and his court papers are sealed.

It is unclear why the boy desecrated the statue.

Jesus Christ Statue Desecrated by the boy