Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Former 'My Faith Votes' CEO Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography
Jason Christopher Yates, the former leader of a Christian group called 'My Faith Votes', admitted he had child pornography.
This means he had illegal images of children being abused.
The police found out about it when a relative found a hard drive with these images on it.
Yates was removed from his job in August 2024, before the news went public.
Now, he is facing serious legal consequences for his actions.
The group he led is now being run by a new leader.
Former CEO Jason Christopher Yates pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.
Yates headed 'My Faith Votes,' a Christian non-profit organization.
The crime was discovered after a relative found a hard drive with child abuse images.
Yates was separated from his role as CEO in early August 2024.
Chris Sadler, a board member, became Acting CEO.
- Who
- Jason Christopher Yates, former CEO of 'My Faith Votes'.
- What
- Jason Christopher Yates pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.
- When
- Yates pleaded guilty on July 22. His arrest was in October 2024. He was separated from his role in early August 2024.
- Where
- Minnesota district court.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated.
- Defendant
- Jason Christopher Yates
- Age
- 56
- Former Role
- CEO of 'My Faith Votes'
- Charge
- Possession of Child Pornography
- Guilty Plea Date
- July 22
- Organization
- 'My Faith Votes'
- Acting CEO
- Chris Sadler