HERNANDO, Miss. — Sammy Nuckolls, an evangelist who spoke for years at Southern Baptist and other youth gatherings — including Centrifuge camps sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources — remains in custody after being sentenced to 10 years in prison for taping women with a hidden pen camera.
Nuckolls, who is in his mid-30s, also must pay nearly $85,000 in fines and counseling for his victims.
Having waived his right to a trial by jury, Nuckolls was found guilty by a Mississippi judge on 13 counts of video voyeurism for crimes dating to 2006, according to WMC-TV in Memphis, Tenn. Though Nuckolls may appeal the Sept. 14 decision by DeSoto County Judge Gerald Chatham, bond was denied.
Over a period of four years Nuckolls videotaped women as young as 17 in private situations without their consent. WMC reported that victims wept on the stand as they recounted friendships with Nuckolls, a spiritual leader they trusted. A total of 21 victims were confirmed in Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas and Virginia, ABC 24 News reported.
Earlier this year, Nuckolls pleaded guilty to charges of video voyeurism in two Arkansas towns. He still faces charges in Texas.
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