Tag: abuse

Church Elder Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minor

July 24, 2026

A church elder was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor, prompting an investigation by Irvine Police. The accused, Michael Robert Maxwell, 42, was apprehended during an inquiry into a sexual assault that occurred at…

Boynton Beach Man Accused Of Molesting 3-Year-Old Girl

July 24, 2026

A Boynton Beach man is accused of molesting the 3-year-old daughter of a long-time friend, sparking a legal investigation into allegations of abuse and misconduct (Proverbs 31:8-9). Joseph Labarbera, 61, was arrested on April 2nd,…

Four elders removed from Gateway Church following pastor’s sexual abuse scandal

July 21, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: Four elders at Gateway Church have been removed from their positions following the announcement of a law firm’s investigation into sexual abuse allegations against senior pastor Robert Morris. The investigation revealed that…

Youth Pastor Charged with Murdering Wife 20 Years After Her Fatal Fall Dies by Suicide in Jail

July 19, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former youth pastor has died in jail after being charged with the murder of his wife, who fell to her death two decades ago. David Vander Meer was arrested after new…

Lawsuit Against Athey Creek Church Raises Serious Questions About Leadership Accountability and Financial Misconduct

July 16, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The Athey Creek Church is facing a lawsuit related to allegations of misconduct by church leadership, workplace retaliation, and financial malpractice within its organization. The case, active in Oregon’s civil court system,…

Attorney General’s Report Reveals 75 Years of Clergy Abuse Allegations in Diocese of Saginaw, Raising Questions of Church Accountability and Victim Support

July 14, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A recent report by the Michigan Attorney General’s office detailed allegations against 37 priests and 1 deacon in the Diocese of Saginaw over a span of 75 years, primarily predating 2002. No…

Supreme Court Upholds $400,000 Fine Against Lawyer for Exposing Abusive Priest, Raising Questions on Child Safety and Church Accountability

July 3, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of an attorney who was fined $400,000 for his attempts to remove an abusive priest serving as a chaplain at a high…

Attorney Fined for Exposing Clergy Abuse Reveals Deep Institutional Failures Buried by New Orleans Archdiocese

June 10, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: An attorney in New Orleans has faced significant penalties for seeking the removal of a priest with a troubled history from a high school. The lawyer was fined over $400,000 after a…