NewsJacob Oldham, a 40-year-old resident of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and former Executive Director of Full Count Ministries, has been charged with two counts of soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor. The charges were brought against him by the Hendersonville Police Department on July 15, 2023, and he is expected to appear in Sumner County General Sessions Court on August 4.
According to local news sources, Oldham was fired from his position as executive director of Full Count Ministries after an internal investigation by the board. The Christian youth sports ministry is now under new leadership, and the board has stated that they immediately went to the Hendersonville Police Department with their investigation upon learning of the allegations against Oldham.
State law shows that Oldham is accused of exposing a minor to explicit sexual material, whether in person or electronically. He could also have displayed material to a police officer posing as a minor. The charges against Oldham have shocked and saddened the community of Hendersonville, particularly those involved in youth sports.
In an interview with WSMV, Hendersonville athlete Spencer Griswell expressed his shock and disbelief at the allegations against Oldham. “Being 18 myself, thinking about anything like that is insane to me, so imagining someone possibly twice my age, older than me, taking advantage of people that I know are [minors] is just mind-blowing to me,” Griswell said.
NewsChannel 5 reports that anyone with information related to the case is asked to call Detective Chambers at 615-264-5303 or Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at 615-594-4413. As of now, no further information on the case is available.
The allegations against Oldham are a stark reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and protection of minors in all aspects of life, particularly in youth sports and other organizations that work with young people. It is also a reminder that allegations of child sex crimes must be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated to ensure justice for victims and prevent further harm to others.
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