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GwenCalifornia Megachurch Leader and Grandparents Charged with Murder and Torture in Death of 11-Year-Old Daughter
A California megachurch leader and her parents have been charged with murder and torture in the death of their 11-year-old daughter, Arabella McCormack, according to the San Diego...
Amarillo Pastor Arrested in Prostitution Sting Amid Church Leadership Scrutiny
An Amarillo pastor was arrested in a prostitution sting, becoming one of eight men detained during an undercover operation by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The arrest...
Former Church Elder Arrested in Connection with Michael Parsons Case
A second individual has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation involving youth Pastor Michael Parsons, who faces multiple charges related to alleged sexual misconduct....
Former Abba’s House Deacon Faces Adjusted Bond for Sexual Exploitation Charges
Christopher Thomas Collins, a former deacon at Abba’s House, faced a significant legal adjustment as his bond for nine counts of especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor...
Pope Leo XIV names apostolic administrator for Diocese of Northampton after bishop charged with rape of minor
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Richard Moth as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Northampton following the charge of rape against Bishop David Oakley. This decision...
Former Pastor and Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement of Over $136,000 from Local Church
Kingdom News Brief: Recent search warrants have revealed details regarding the arrest of a former pastor and his ex-wife on charges of embezzlement and conspiracy, allegedly involving over...
Phoenix Pastor and Church Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid Program of $60 Million
Kingdom News Brief: A pastor and his church have been indicted alongside 21 others for allegedly participating in a scheme that defrauded Arizona’s Medicaid program of $60 million....
Former Jonesboro Children’s Minister Accused of Long-Term Sexual Abuse as Church Leadership Allegedly Fails to Report Incidents
Kingdom News Brief: A lawsuit filed in Craighead County Circuit Court alleges that a former children’s minister at a Jonesboro church was involved in the filming, molestation, and...
Madison-area Priest Defrocked Amid Charges of Attempted Sexual Crimes Against Minor
Kingdom News Brief: A Madison-area priest has been removed from his position and defrocked following charges related to child sex crimes. Andrew Showers, who has been accused of...
Former Jacksonville Youth Pastor Arrested on Sexual Battery Charges Amidst Allegations of Long-Term Abuse of Trust with Underage Victim
Kingdom News Brief: A former youth pastor in the Jacksonville area has been arrested on charges of sexual battery stemming from allegations made against him, which reportedly date...
