Convicted sex offender delivered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina.
Pastor Daimon L. King, a registered sex offender with two prison sentences for convictions involving children, gave the opening prayer at an August 28 campaign rally for North Carolina Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. The event was held at the Craven County GOP headquarters and also featured CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. Whatley's campaign stated he did not know King and that King was invited by the hosts, identified as the Craven County Republican Party.
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“GOP Senate Nominee's Rally Features Prayer By Convicted Sex Offender”
“Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina”
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Whatley's campaign stated he did not know King and that King was invited by the hosts, identified as the Craven County Republican Party.
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