CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — Two religious leaders in Nampa are facing serious criminal charges related to child exploitation, with both cases involving popular messaging applications that highlight growing concerns about internet safety for minors.

Nampa pastor Matthew Masiewicz faces 13 felony charge s for possession and distribution of child pornography. Prosecutors said Wednesday that he used the messaging app Kik to distribute disturbing images of children.

During his court appearance, the judge set bail at $2 million, expressing serious concerns about public safety.

"This is not a situation where he should be getting out under any circumstance, really, and if I could do no bail, I would, but I can't. So the court's going to set bail in the amount of $2 million," the judge said.

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