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Philly pastor pleads guilty to online child sexual exploitation
Philly pastor Bryan Jackson, 42, admitted to posing as woman online to exploit children, faces up to 80 years in prison.
In brief
Philly pastor Bryan Jackson, 42, admitted to posing as woman online to exploit children, faces up to 80 years in prison. Philly pastor Bryan Jackson pleaded guilty to posing as woman online to sexually exploit children, facing up to 80 years in prison. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Bryan Jackson guilty plea
Bryan Jackson, 42, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of sexually exploiting minors.
Jackson's church connection
Jackson served as senior pastor at Garden of Prayer Church of God in Christ in North Philly.
Co-conspirator Isaiah Banks
Jackson and Isaiah Banks, a former senior pastor at Second Pilgrim Baptist Church, allegedly groomed minors for sexual images.
Online grooming tactics
Jackson posed as an 'older girl' online to solicit sexually explicit photos and videos from minors.
Text evidence timeline
Texts between Jackson, Banks, and minors dated from February 2024 to May 2025 show grooming activities.
Church status unknown
Garden of Prayer Church of God in Christ could not confirm Jackson's current church involvement.
Legal consequences
Jackson faces up to 80 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to manufacture child pornography.
Sentencing date
Jackson is scheduled for sentencing on February 19, 2027.
Victim contact info
Victims can contact Philadelphia DA's victim services at (215) 686-5709 or police special victims unit at (215) 685-3251.
The key point
Philly pastor Bryan Jackson pleaded guilty to posing as woman online to sexually exploit children, facing up to 80 years in prison.
