child abuse allegations
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Anabaptist (Mennonite, Amish and Brethren)
Amish Leader Requests New Venue in Case Involving Baby’s Death and Sex Crimes
Sam Shetler, a 42-year-old man from Boonville, Missouri, has requested that his criminal case be moved to a different county. Shetler is accused of multiple charges, including three...

Pastoral Crime
Former Wisconsin Priest Andrew Showers Faces New Grooming Charges in Marathon County.
A former Catholic priest, Andrew Showers, faces new charges in Marathon County, Wisconsin, related to allegations of grooming a child for sexual activity. The accusations involve Showers communicating...

Religious Organization Accountability
Carroll County Substitute Teacher Under Investigation for Alleged Child Sex Abuse and Financial Fraud
In Carroll County, Maryland, a troubling investigation has unfolded involving a former substitute teacher, Justin Rieger, who reportedly took his own life amid criminal allegations. The Carroll County...