Betrayal of Trust in Haiti: A Dark Reflection on Faith and Power The recent guilty plea by Jeriah Mast, a former Ohio missionary, to federal charges of sexually abusing two boys in Haiti has left many wondering how such abuse could occur under the guise of faith based mission work.
Mast's actions are a stark reminder that even within communities built on ideals of compassion and service, exploitation and abuse can thrive.
Investigations revealed that Mast's abuse was not isolated to these two boys but likely occurred multiple times between 2002 and 2019.