Tavares McNutt Facing Child Abuse Case as Allegations and Online Claims Surround Household Involving Teens Cameron Johnson and “Junior”

A Florida pastor, Tavares McNutt, leader of Transformation Empowerment Worship Center Of South Florida, is facing criminal child-abuse charges after a report from a school raised concerns about the wellbeing of a teenage boy living in his home.

According to accounts circulating online, the teen—referred to as “Junior”—reportedly showed a teacher marks on his body and alleged he was being physically punished at home. The incident was said to have been reported to authorities, leading to McNutt’s arrest. Officials have not publicly released full investigative details, and the case remains unresolved.

Posts shared on social media claim that after the arrest, the teen appeared in a livestream video alongside McNutt and a relative identified as Carmesha, where he stated that the pastor was innocent. Online commenters have questioned the circumstances of that video, though no official findings have confirmed wrongdoing related to it.

Separate internet allegations referencing McNutt’s past and claims from unidentified individuals have also circulated widely, but these statements remain unverified and have not been substantiated by law-enforcement announcements.

Another individual mentioned in online discussions is Cameron Johnson, described in posts as also living in McNutt’s household. Commentary about videos and personal relationships involving him has spread online, though no formal accusations tied to those claims have been confirmed by authorities.

At this time, the only confirmed legal matter is the pending child-abuse case against McNutt. Law enforcement has not publicly released additional evidence or conclusions, and no court verdict has been reached.