Texas Pastor Sentenced to 35 Years for Stealing Real Estate From Churches

The Dallas-based pastor filed fraudulent documents to take possession of three churches in Dallas County.
Texas Pastor Sentenced to 35 Years for Stealing Real Estate From Churches
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Jana J. Pruet
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A Texas pastor has been sentenced to prison for stealing real estate from multiple churches in Dallas County, the Dallas County District Attorney’s office announced on Monday.

Whitney Foster, who led the True Foundation Non-Denominational Church, was convicted in May of creating fraudulent documents to take possession of three churches across Dallas County. He is represented by lawyer Thomas Allen in Lancaster, Texas.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]