Pastoral Crime
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GwenJefferson City Preacher Charged with Three Counts of First-Degree Statutory Sodomy
Thomas McAdams, 52, is in custody on $250,000 bond after being charged with three counts of first-degree statutory sodomy. The charges allege he engaged in deviate sexual relations...
Several Church Leaders in Chengdu Arrested in Widespread Crackdown
The Chengdu Autumn Church, a house church associated with the broader House Church movement in China, has faced sustained government scrutiny since December 2018. During that period, authorities...
A well-known underground church in China was raided by police, leading to the detention of two leaders and questioning of dozens of followers.
An influential Protestant church in China reported that two of its leaders had been detained, with dozens of followers, including children, taken for questioning. The incident occurred during...
Toronto Preacher Released on Bail After Disturbance in Church-Wellesley Village
A Toronto preacher, David Lynn, was released on bail after being charged with disturbing the peace in the Church-Wellesley Village on Tuesday. Police were called to the area...
Son of Slain Alabama Preacher Arrested in Texas for His Father’s Murder
Shannon Xavier Pearson, 25, has been arrested in Texas on a murder charge in the killing of his father, the Rev. Tim Pearson, and the attempted slaying of...
Defamation claims against disgraced former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris dismissed by Dallas court
Defamation claims brought by Cindy Clemshire against former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris and other former church leaders were dismissed by a Dallas appeals court. The ruling centered...
Diepsloot pastor arrested after baby’s body found in shallow grave
A 36-year-old man alleged to be a pastor has been arrested in Diepsloot following the discovery of a four-month-old baby’s body in a shallow grave. The suspect was...
Alleged pastor arrested for murder of baby and rape of mother
Police have arrested a 36-year-old man alleged to be a pastor in connection with the murder of a four-month-old baby and the alleged rape of the child’s 43-year-old...
Pastor Arrested for Murder of 3-Month-Old and Alleged Rape of Mother
A 36-year-old man alleged to be a pastor has been arrested in connection with the murder of a four-month-old infant and the alleged rape of the child’s 43-year-old...
