Pastor T.D. Jakes' stepson faces charge

Megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes told his congregation Sunday that he would provide "help, support and restorative grace" to his stepson, who was accused of exposing himself to two undercover detectives last month.

Police accused Jermaine Jakes, 29, of exposing himself Jan. 3 in a public park near the Dallas megachurch that his stepfather leads. He was charged with a misdemeanor count of indecent exposure.

If convicted, he faces up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine. His attorney, Faith Johnson, did not immediately return a phone message left at her office Sunday afternoon.

The pastor on Sunday read a statement to his congregation, saying parents of children who don't live up to ideals do not "diminish our love for them as recompense for our disapproval."

The elder Jakes gave a sermon at the prayer service for Barack Obama on the morning he was sworn in as president.

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