A 39-year-old leader of a Bible study group in Southern California has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a child, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Authorities say deputies responded to a call in October that prompted a follow-up investigation. During that investigation, officials allege that the leader, identified as Cameron Taylor Heath, sexually abused a 12-year-old boy several years earlier while serving as the family’s Bible study group leader.
Heath was booked into the Orange County Jail on December 4 on suspicion of committing a lewd and lascivious act with a minor under the age of 14. He posted bail and was released on December 7, according to court records.
Investigators noted that Heath was actively involved in various community and faith-based organizations. Records show he served as a member of Generations Church in Placentia, owned and operated the “Action Kids” youth fitness center from 2010 to 2012, led a Bible study group known as “The Branch,” and was the founder and president of the nonprofit “Deed and Truth Ministries,” which supported orphanages in Baja California, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.
Because of Heath’s prior access to children through these roles, investigators say there could be additional victims and have asked anyone with relevant information to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail.
As with all criminal matters, the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Institutional Safety and Civil Considerations
Allegations of abuse by individuals involved in religious, youth-oriented, or community organizations sometimes raise broader questions about the responsibilities of institutions and supervising entities. In civil law, claims may be considered not only against an individual accused of misconduct, but also against organizations whose hiring, supervision, or reporting practices may have allowed harm to occur.
In California, statutes such as the Child Victims Act permit extended timeframes for certain claims involving childhood sexual abuse, and potential civil actions may proceed independently of criminal charges.
Easton & Easton’s Support for Survivors
At Easton & Easton, we are deeply committed to supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, especially when it involves trusted community, educational or faith-based settings. We recognize the profound emotional and psychological effects such experiences can have on survivors and their families, including the complex feelings that can arise when reconciling those experiences with institutions that were meant to provide care and guidance.
Our approach emphasizes both compassionate understanding and thorough, informed advocacy. We also strive to help survivors connect with appropriate therapeutic and victim-support resources as part of their broader path toward healing and recovery.
Attorney Saul Wolf has extensive experience in civil cases involving institutional abuse, including matters related to:
- Church entities, including the Roman Catholic Church
- Private schools and public school districts, including Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
- Youth-serving organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCAs
- Youth sports organizations and national governing bodies, including USA Water Polo and USA Cheer
Easton & Easton remains dedicated to helping survivors seek accountability, clarity, and justice, while also encouraging continued vigilance around the safety and protection of children in all community environments.
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