today in fairfax county court, ex pastor tommy shelton was hoping to walk away with only probation. but the judge denied his plea deal. >> you cannot plead guilty unless you agree to go to jail. >> reporter: the pastor was supposed to be baby-sitting one of the victims and giving piano lessons and it was said he abused both boys on several occasions, sometimes here inside the church building, other times in the woods right behind the church. >> before i was almost intimidated and scared and now it's just -- it's almost infuriating enough to give me the courage to just keep going. >> reporter: we have learned that tommy shelton's pastoral license was revoked in 1985 following allegations and an admission of inappropriate behavior with young boys at a church in illinois. today in court tommy shelton expressed remorse, telling the judge, quote, i tried to live a christian life and got off track. his victims don't buy it. >> it was oh, woe is me, trying to be a christian. he's just looking to get out of a deal. >> reporter: in fairfax, delia gonsalves, 9 news now. >> the ex pastor will

tommy shelton tried to cut a plea deal but the judge declined the request. alleged abuse happened while he was the head of the community church of god in dunn loring. 9news now spoke to one of the victims. >> i'm prepared to do whatever it takes to stop people from -- from doing stuff like this to people. because it's not right. >> that former pastor faces seven years behind bars. his license was actually revoked back in 1985 after he admitted to inappropriate behavior with young boys in illinois but he continued to serve as a pastor. >>> well, wanted good lawyer for high profile case must be willing to smile for the cameras. charlie wrangler now the target. he ran out of money to pay him. he asked for more time to hire a new one. then he stood up and walked out of the room. the panel went on without him. he is looking at charges that he failed to pay taxes. >>> the department of homeland security says it's open to changes in new security procedures that some passengers say go way too far. over the weekend, a traveller in san diego complained an inner thigh

tommy shelton is charged with sexually molesting two boys in the 1990s. he tried to cut a deal for probation and the judge said he should serve time if convicted. the alleged abuse happened when he was served at the head of the church. >>> and people taken into custody were part of a group protesting the military's don't ask, don't tell policy for gay service members. that policy is currently being challenged in court. >>> well, the redskins turned in a miserable performance last night. >> to say the least. >> but it came hours after the team announced a megaadeal with quarterback donovan mcnabb. find out how much he is getting paid next in sports. as we go to break at 5:19, here is our question of the day. new british research shows one of our daily grooming activities may no longer be necessary. >> so which one might you be able to skip in the morning. here are the choices. is it toothbrushing, combing your hair or showering or bathing? add your answer to our facebook page. the ones that have come in so far are hysterical. add it in and we'll read some