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GwenChicago Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Abusing Twin Girls
Jeffery Parks, a 51-year-old pastor at Good Shepherd Church in Chicago, was arrested on Friday after allegedly sexually abusing twin 12-year-old girls he had tutored at home. His...
Philip PhiNew Pope Leo XIV Accused of Past Child Sexual Assault in Chicago and Peru
Robert Prevost, 69, was elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pope in Vatican history. Following his election, reports emerged alleging that Prevost had been accused of...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Criticized for Alleged Antisemitic Remarks Targeting Jewish Donor and AIPAC
In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson is navigating a challenging reelection campaign marked by low approval ratings and limited fundraising. At a recent rally, Johnson criticized Illinois Secretary of...
National Database of Credibly-Accused Clergy Unveiled as Chicago Archdiocese Abuse Payouts Exceed $400M
The Archdiocese of Chicago has reached a new settlement with Jeff Anderson and Associates, bringing the total amount paid to abuse survivors to over $400 million. This settlement,...
Archdiocese of Chicago Pays Over $400M in Abuse Settlements as National Clergy Database Unveiled
The Archdiocese of Chicago has disclosed that it has disbursed over $400 million in settlements to survivors of abuse, coinciding with the release of a national database of...
Moody Bible Institute Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Chicago Schools Over Student Teacher Placement Restrictions
Moody Bible Institute, a Christian educational institution in Chicago, has initiated a lawsuit against the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) over a dispute concerning student teacher placements. The core...
Archdiocese of Chicago Settles Nine Sex Abuse Claims for $5.4 Million
The Archdiocese of Chicago recently reached out-of-court settlements with nine individuals who accused eight priests of sexual abuse, with the total settlements amounting to $5.4 million. These settlements...
“Pastor Charged with Sexual Abuse: Survivors Speak Out After Decades of Silence”
In a recent development involving a former Chicago pastor, two survivors of childhood sexual abuse have come forward, sharing their experiences and the challenges they faced in seeking...
Chicago Pastor Charged with Alleged Sexual Abuse of Twin Girls During Tutoring Sessions
A pastor in Chicago, Jeffery Parks, 51, was arrested on charges of allegedly sexually abusing twin girls he had tutored at home. The arrest, announced by police on...
