A former DeSoto County high school basketball coach and youth minister recently sentenced to house arrest for having a sexual relationship with a teenager is now facing federal charges after previously avoiding jail time on state charges.

Lindsey Whiteside, who previously coached basketball at DeSoto Central High School and acted as a minister at Getwell Church, has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly transporting a minor across state lines for sexual activity. DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas made the announcement Thursday.

“I want to emphasize that crimes against children will not be tolerated in DeSoto County. We are committed to pursuing justice and protecting the most vulnerable members of our community — our children,” Tuggle said in a press conference. “The DeSoto County Sheri

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