Tag: financial integrity

Judge Dismisses $100 Million Lawsuit Against Gateway Church and Robert Morris, Citing First Amendment Protections

August 13, 2026

In a significant legal development, a federal judge has dismissed a $100 million lawsuit against Gateway Church and its founder, Robert Morris, citing First Amendment protections. The lawsuit accused the church of misleading donors about…

Charity Commission Assesses Concerns Over Hope not Hate’s Charitable Status in Compliance Case

August 13, 2026

The Charity Commission is currently evaluating concerns raised about the anti-fascism charity Hope not Hate, focusing on potential breaches of its charitable status. These concerns are part of an ongoing compliance case. Conservative MP Jack…

Southern Poverty Law Center Faces Federal Fraud Charges Over Alleged Misuse of Donor Funds to Promote ‘Hate’ on the Right

August 12, 2026

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), once a respected civil rights organization, now faces federal fraud charges for allegedly misusing donor funds to promote “hate” against conservative groups. This indictment has sparked a broader reflection…

ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch Found Not Guilty on All Charges After Church Trial

August 11, 2026

Bishop Stewart Ruch of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) was found not guilty on all charges following a four-month trial, according to a church court announcement on December 16. The verdict concluded a…

South Carolina Church Closes Academy Amid Sex Offender Investigation and Lawsuits

August 11, 2026

Pawleys Island Community Church has closed its Christian academy following a series of controversies that have drawn public scrutiny and legal attention. The decision came after the church was implicated in allowing a registered sex…

Subsidised but unaccountable: religious charities face transparency gap in charity framework

August 11, 2026

The current charity framework in Australia presents a significant disparity, particularly concerning the transparency obligations of religious charities. At its core, the system operates on a simple principle: public subsidy in exchange for transparency. Registered…

California Judge Bans Kars4Kids Ads for Omitting Orthodox Jewish Funding Details

August 11, 2026

Kars4Kids, a charity that has long run car donation campaigns, has faced a significant legal setback in California, where a judge has ruled that its advertisements must be banned from broadcast. The decision stems from…

Jerry Dimitriou Charged with Two Embezzlement Schemes Involving Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

August 11, 2026

Jerry Dimitriou, former Executive Director of Administration for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, was arrested on November 25 and charged with two embezzlement schemes. The charges include misuse of the Archdiocese’s credit card for…

Oroville nonprofit faces fraud and labor allegations

August 11, 2026

Jordan Crossing Ministries, a religious nonprofit rehab center based in Oroville, California, is under scrutiny for allegations of fraud, misuse of state grants, and labor violations. The controversy emerged following an investigation by Action News…

Oroville Rehab Center’s $1.5 Million Grant Under Scrutiny Following Allegations of Fraud and Financial Discrepancies

August 10, 2026

Jordan Crossing Ministries, a nonprofit rehabilitation program based in Oroville, California, is facing scrutiny over allegations of financial discrepancies, labor violations, and potential misuse of public funds. The controversy emerged after social media posts raised…