Tag: child protection

Ventura County Pastor Charged with Child Molestation Involving Minors Under 14

August 28, 2026

In a recent development, Ventura County authorities have charged Pastor David Johnson with child molestation. The allegations involve two victims under the age of 14, and the abuse reportedly occurred over several years in Ojai…

South Texas Pastor Charged with Grooming Two Victims Under New Texas Law

August 27, 2026

A South Texas pastor, Jorge Gonzalez Martinez, 49, is facing new legal challenges as he stands accused of grooming two child victims. These additional charges come under a law enacted in 2023, specifically designed to…

Albany Pastor Charged with Multiple Counts of Rape in 2000 Sexual Assault of Young Child

August 27, 2026

A 75-year-old Albany pastor, Bienvenido Lopez, has been charged with multiple counts of rape following allegations of sexually assaulting a young child over several months in 2000. According to Albany County District Attorney Lee C.…

Elmont Man Charged with Rape of 10-Year-Old Met at Queens After-School Program

August 12, 2026

In a recent development, Nassau County police have charged Daniel Butler, 41, with serious offenses following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a 10-year-old girl. The charges include first-degree rape and sexual abuse of a minor…

Religious Preacher Arrested for Molesting 12-Year-Old Girl in Church

August 11, 2026

A religious preacher in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi has been arrested on charges of molesting a 12-year-old girl in a church, according to local police. The incident, which occurred in the Anandha Nagar area near Thalamuthu…

Oakville Catholic priest charged with sexual assault after investigation

July 27, 2026

Halton police have charged a Catholic priest with sexual assault following an investigation in Oakville, prompting immediate action from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. The investigation began in February after an allegation surfaced regarding…

San Francisco Archdiocese Reaches $395M Settlement in Abuse Case

July 7, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The San Francisco Archdiocese has come to an agreement to pay $395 million to resolve over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials. This settlement aims to bring closure to…

Northport Daycare Lawsuit Highlights Concerns Over Child Safety Amidst Allegations of Abuse

June 27, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A daycare affiliated with a church is facing a lawsuit following allegations related to a child’s fall from a high chair, which reportedly resulted in a head injury. The daycare, known as…

Former Jacksonville Youth Pastor Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges, Revealing Betrayal of Trust within Church Community

June 16, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former youth pastor from Jacksonville was arrested on charges of sexual battery involving a minor, related to incidents that allegedly took place years ago while he served at a local church.…