FLORIDA — A 62-year-old Florida pastor who built his public profile around preaching marriage advice and even authored a 2017 book on how to love your spouse has been arrested near his Florida home on an outstanding warrant out of Georgia — charged with bigamy for allegedly having multiple wives simultaneously.
Leslie Williams Arrested Near Florida Home on Georgia Bigamy Warrant
Leslie Williams, 62, was taken into custody Wednesday near his home in Florida on an outstanding warrant originating from Georgia on bigamy charges. The arrest of a man who had publicly positioned himself as a marriage expert and Christian relationship authority sent shockwaves through those familiar with his ministry and public persona.
Bigamy — the act of marrying one person while still legally married to another — is a criminal offense in both Florida and Georgia.
Williams Publicly Announced New Marriage on Facebook in December
While details surrounding his first marriage remain unclear, Williams made his most recent marriage very public — posting an announcement on Facebook in December celebrating his marriage to a woman named Cindi. The post drew an immediate and telling response from at least one commenter who wrote that they thought Williams was already married, offering congratulations nonetheless.
Days after the initial announcement, Williams posted again — publicly praising his new wife and expressing gratitude for the positive comments he had received about her.
Author of 2017 Marriage Book — Love Her Like This
The profound irony of Williams’ arrest lies in his established public identity as a marriage authority. Williams is the author of a 2017 marriage book titled Love Her Like This: Loving Her Has Never Been Deeper — a work focused specifically on improving marital relationships between husbands and wives.
According to the book’s Amazon listing, the work addresses the deep intent of the type of love a man should have for his wife and speaks directly to common issues that arise in marriages — including those with the potential to destroy the sacred relationship between a husband and wife.
Operates Ministry Inside 55+ Retirement Community
Williams describes himself publicly as a teacher of the word of God with relevant and timely messages for the body of Christ. His ministry, Leslie Williams Ministries, operates within a 55-plus retirement community and advertises its services as preparing members for the end of time.
The contrast between his public religious identity, his marriage book authorship, and his arrest on bigamy charges has drawn significant attention and commentary online.
Bigamy Charges — What Happens Next
Williams now faces bigamy charges stemming from the Georgia warrant that prompted his Florida arrest. The case will move through the court system as authorities work to establish the full timeline and circumstances of his marriages. No additional details about the identity or knowledge of his first wife have been publicly released at this time. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.
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