FBI to meet with church leaders about allegations against Henry Lyons

TAMPA — An FBI agent was at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday to inquire about allegations made against former pastor Henry J. Lyons.

Church elders voted to terminate Lyons last week, citing questions about potential financial improprieties.

After speaking with one official at the church, and another by phone, the FBI agent agreed to meet later this week with New Salem leaders.

"We're cooperating because we have nothing to hide,'' said Ray Melendez, chairman of the church trustees board. "We are all just shocked.''

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