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A young woman in her early twenties is seeking justice after being severely beaten by an assistant pastor of an evangelical church in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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Following the assault, which left her with significant injuries, including a stitched eye, she filed a complaint with the local police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The attack was so brutal that she has been placed on a two-month medical leave.<\/p>

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While the church\u2019s name has been kept confidential, the victim revealed she was repeatedly struck in the face during an altercation with the pastor, who has a history of violent behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I cried blood. Literally,” she said expressing hope that he would never preach again. The authorities are currently investigating the incident.<\/p>

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