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Mexico Megachurch Leader Remains Jailed

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   Bail for the leader of a Mexican megachurch nearly doubled to $90
   million after prosecutors expanded charges against him, including child
   rape, and possession of child pornography.

   The new bail ruling by a Los Angeles judge ensures Naason Joaquin
   Garcia, of the Guadalajara-based La Luz del Mundo church (Light of the
   World church) will remain in custody until his trial.

   Garcia, who says he has a million followers worldwide, was initially
   jailed on sex crimes charges last year with a $50 million bail.

   The attorney general's office of California filed dozens of new felony
   charges, including rape, against Garcia and two co-defendants last week

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