Former missionary Jeriah Mast has pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexually abusing two boys in Haiti between 2002 and 2019, admitting to crimes that could land him a minimum 25-year sentence. His case exposes deep-rooted abuse within conservative Anabaptist communities, where cultural emphasis on forgiveness may silence victims. Mast, already convicted in Ohio for similar offenses and released early in 2025, now faces federal prosecution after prosecutors swiftly moved to act. His defense challenged the constitutionality of the law, but the motion was rejected. The Assistant Attorney General called his actions a “profound betrayal of trust,” while the ministry he worked for faced internal scrutiny years ago for allegedly covering up his misconduct. This plea marks a critical step toward justice for survivors.

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