A pastor who runs a ministry in a rumored swingers community for Florida seniors and wrote a book on marital love has been arrested on bigamy charges. Leslie Williams, 62, was taken into custody at The Villages retirement center in Florida on an outstanding warrant from Rockdale County, Georgia. He is being held without bond due to his status as an out-of-state fugitive.
Florida marriage records confirmed that Williams was still lawfully married when he entered into a subsequent marriage, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office. A warrant was issued for his arrest based on these records. The case was initially reported to the Haines City Police Department in Florida before being transferred to Georgia.
Williams' Facebook page indicated he had been married for years, dating back to at least 2018. In a December post, he announced a new marriage to a woman named Cindi, thanking friends for their comments about his 'saved, beautiful, and talented wife.' One friend reacted with skepticism, noting they thought Williams was already married. Williams confirmed the announcement was real in his response.
The Villages, where Williams was arrested, is a sprawling retirement community with a reputation as a swingers' hotspot. The case raises questions about the pastor's public image and his ministry's teachings on marriage.