A politically connected Brooklyn reverend who devoted his life to mentoring young children faces disturbing allegations that he repeatedly sexually abused a teenager two years ago, sources say.

The Rev. Edward-Richard Hinds — head of the 67th Circuit Clergy Council known as GodSquad — was indicted Thursday on two counts of third-degree criminal sexual act and related charges after allegedly committing sexual acts on a 16 year old on several occasions. in December 2022, according to sources.

Police arrested Hinds, 48, early Thursday morning after executing a search warrant at his home.

The handcuffed cleric appeared in Brooklyn Supreme Court where he was arraigned on the gruesome charges. A special prosecutor from the Staten Island District Attorney’s Office is handling the case.

These sickening claims came to light in August when The GodSquad reported the allegations to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and fired Hinds from his leadership role following an internal investigation. according to an August 12 press release, the faith group posted on X.

Hinds was also excluded from the Citywide Clergy Collective, an anti-gun violence initiative launched by Mayor Eric Adams’ administration earlier this year.

“The allegations against Pastor Hinds are abhorrent and deeply disturbing, which is why he was immediately removed from the Citywide Clergy Collective and God Squad as soon as they came to light,” a City Hall spokesperson said in a statement. statement, adding that Hinds was never informed. a city representative.

“We will continue to work with local clergy and community groups to stop violence before it happens on our streets. »

The cleric also faces two counts of sexual misconduct, forcible touching, third-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child, sources said.

Hinds, who was labeled a flight risk in court, is being held on $5,000 and $30,000 bail.

He has pleaded not guilty and is due back in court on December 13.

An attorney for Hinds did not respond to a request for comment.