Tag: criminal charges

Youth Pastor Arrested for DUI Manslaughter in Daughter’s Death Crash

August 3, 2026

A youth pastor in South Florida faces serious criminal charges following a fatal DUI crash. Joel Isaias Leiniz, 38, was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office after an investigation into the January 17th…

Former Faith Life Church Leader Charged with First-Degree Felony Rape

July 27, 2026

Licking County prosecutors have charged Gary Thomas “Tom” Keesee Jr., 36, with two counts of first-degree felony rape, marking a significant development in a case that has drawn widespread attention. Keesee, former chief media officer…

Long Island Woman Indicted in Connection to $450K Church Embezzlement

July 27, 2026

A woman has been arraigned on charges of allegedly embezzling over $450,000 while serving as an assistant to a pastor at the Diocese of Rockville Centre and St. William the Abbot Church. Iris Gomez, 43,…

Benson NC Pastor Jailed In Georgia For Stolen Church Carpet

July 27, 2026

A Benson, North Carolina pastor is facing legal consequences after authorities allege he played a role in a fraudulent scheme involving thousands of dollars in carpet. The scheme left a carpet company out over $6,000,…

Former Missions Pastor Accused of Luring Teens From Argentina to Sexually Abuse Them

July 27, 2026

A former North Carolina missions pastor was arrested in Florida last month after being accused of sexually abusing two teens between 2002 and 2008. Luis Sosa, 50, is being held without bond on multiple charges.…

Court Dismisses Unlawful Sexual Contact Conviction for Former Maine Jehovah’s Witness Elder

July 27, 2026

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has dismissed one of two sexual abuse convictions against a former Aroostook County Jehovah’s Witness elder, and asked for him to be resentenced on the other count. Ernest Fyans, a…

Former Jehovah’s Witness Elder to Stand Trial for Alleged Rape and Sexual Abuse of Young Men

July 27, 2026

A former Jehovah’s Witness elder has been committed to stand trial for alleged rape and sexual abuse of young men on the Sunshine Coast over a 10-year period. The 62-year-old man, Peter Mitchelson, was arrested…

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…

Pastor Charged with Endangering Child’s Welfare After Leaving 5-Year-Old Unattended in Car

July 27, 2026

A pastor in Dothan, Alabama, faces criminal charges after leaving a 5-year-old child unattended in his vehicle while he drank at a bar. The incident occurred over the weekend, leading to an investigation by local…