Religious Organization Accountability
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Teacher’s Call Leads to Child Abuse Charges Against Bestselling Christian Authors
Heather Marie Day and Seth Michael Day, both 39, have been charged with child abuse and sexual assault following an investigation prompted by a teacher’s report. The couple,...

Trunchu confirms case of “Hope for Results” referred back to Yee Jinping.
Trunchu confirmed that the case of Jinping’s “Hope for Results” has been referred back to Yee Jinping. This development follows ongoing diplomatic discussions regarding the status of several...

Tzu Chi Foundation Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged $160 Million Fraud in Vaccine Procurement Amid Civil Litigation
The case involving the Tzu Chi Foundation has brought to light significant financial irregularities, with allegations of fraud totaling over $160 million. According to reports, Chen and Li...

NewSpring Church Volunteer Faces New Sexual Assault Charges After Surveillance Footage Reveals Multiple Incidents
NewSpring Church in North Charleston faces new allegations of failing to protect minors after a volunteer was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing multiple boys. Police arrested Jacop Hazlett,...

ECS Basketball Coach Allegedly Made Sexual Advances Toward Student, No Longer Employed
ECS basketball coach no longer employed with school following alleged sexual misconduct with student A former basketball coach at Evangelical Christian School has been removed from his position...

Alleged sexual abuse cases reported in schools in Usme prompt parental concerns
Parents in Usme have raised concerns over alleged cases of sexual abuse within local schools, with reports indicating at least eight cases have been filed. The community is...

Film Review: ‘Fjord’ Explores Tensions Between Religious Beliefs, Family Dynamics, and Child Protection Concerns
Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu, portrayed by Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, face mounting scrutiny as their strict religious beliefs and parenting practices draw the attention of child protection...

LDS Church Lawsuit Against Insurers Over Sexual Abuse Settlement in West Virginia
The LDS Church recently faced a court ruling concerning a lawsuit against its insurers, seeking reimbursement for a portion of a settlement with victims of sexual abuse in...

Former Christian school teacher sentenced to 18 months for possession of child sexual abuse material
Jeffrey Falk, a former teacher at Campbell River Christian School, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse and...

Lawsuit Alleges Laurie’s Church Covered Up Sexual Misconduct, Paid $4 Million to Staff Member
Senior pastor Greg Laurie did not disclose the reasons for the sudden departures of two top leaders at his Riverside, California, church in the early 2020s. Jeff Lasseigne...