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A Gainesville pastor is accused of covering up multiple reports of child sexual abuse at his church.

Mark Anthony Vega faces a felony charge for failing to report suspected child abuse to law enforcement.

Instead of alerting authorities, Vega allegedly organized "restoration" meetings for those involved.

The senior pastor of the Ignite Life Center is accused of intentionally covering up reports of child sexual abuse both at the northwest Gainesville church and at church-sanctioned events, according to a sworn complaint on file with the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

According to the complaint, Mark Anthony Vega, 55, who also served as a chaplain with the Gainesville Police Department, not only withheld information from law enforcement but also discouraged others from rep

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