Cornelius Tilton Bio – Wiki
Cornelius Tilton of New Orleans and head of a Louisiana Bible college. He is a former chairman of the New Orleans Ethics Review Board. He sexually assaulted a teen theological seminary student on a flight from Israel to New Jersey over the weekend, according to federal prosecutors. is accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old student on Saturday (Nov. 30) on a flight from Israel to New Jersey.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The president of a Louisiana bible college has been charged with sexually assaulting a student on a flight from Israel to New Jersey. Federal prosecutors say 65-year-old Cornelius Tilton, of New Orleans, was seated next to a 19-year-old man
— K Billy Michael (@Ale_Barn) December 3, 2019
Cornelius Tilton Age
He is 65 years old.
Cornelius Tilton Sexually Assaulted Teen
Cornelius Tilton, president of a Louisiana bible college, charged with sexually assaulting a student on an international flight bound for Newark, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. https://t.co/qj4UDuwpg6 #churchtoo
— Amy Smith (@watchkeep) December 3, 2019
Cornelius Tilton Victim
This is a man I have traveled with and spent many hours with. I am horrified and stand with the teen survivor. Bringing forward abuse, particularly in religious contexts and when the perpetrator is a person of power, is incredibly hard. https://t.co/cllfcIEBCp
— Alex Richardson (@alexrichardson8) December 3, 2019
The teen was with a group of students on a religious trip to Israel, and Tilton accompanied them as an official guide, giving speeches.
Arrested
Federal agents have arrested the president of a Louisiana bible college as he tried to get off of a plane. The pastor was arrested when the flight arrived in Newark Saturday, and charged with one count of abusive sexual contact. Federal prosecutors in New Jersey said Tilton touched the young man inappropriately and forced the victim’s hand to touch him in a sexual manner.
65-year-old sexually assaulted a male teenager on a flight.
Cornelius Tilton was arrested by the FBI when they landed. He is President of Christian Bible College of Louisiana & pastor at the Irish Channel Christian Fellowship Church in New Orleans. https://t.co/iyFDGDTtXi— Señora Happy 🖤 (@HappyFeminist) December 2, 2019
Charges
The president of a Louisiana Bible college has been charged with sexually assaulting a student on a flight from Israel to New Jersey. The charge of abusive sexual contact carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison or a fine of up to $250,000, or both.