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GwenLancaster Jehovah’s Witness elder found guilty on all charges for 1999 molestations
A Lancaster County jury found a Jehovah’s Witness elder guilty of molesting three girls in his church between 1999 and 2003, marking a significant moment in the pursuit...
Former Jehovah’s Witness Elder Convicted of Sexually Abusing 3 Children
A Lancaster County jury has convicted a former Jehovah’s Witness elder of sexually abusing three children over two decades ago, marking a significant moment of justice for the...
Pope accepts resignation of Chaldean bishop arrested for alleged financial crimes
Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta, the San Diego Chaldean Catholic bishop, has pleaded not guilty to 15 felony charges, including embezzlement and money laundering, following allegations of stealing over $270,000...
Former Pastor Sentenced to Prison After Embezzling $400K from Church
A former pastor in Alabama has been sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling over $400,000 from his church, a case that highlights the misuse of trust...
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...
The US pastor convicted of stealing over $340,000 from two churches to fund personal expenses
A 56-year-old Louisiana pastor has been convicted of stealing over $340,000 from two churches he led, using the funds to support personal indulgences such as gambling and dining...
Robert Morris Released on Probation After 6 Months in Jail for Child Sex Abuse
Robert Morris, a former spiritual adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, was released from an Oklahoma jail in early 2026 after serving six months for sexually abusing a...
Local Pastor Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $1.8 Million COVID Loan Scheme
A local pastor in Chattanooga has admitted to wrongdoing in a COVID-19 fraud scheme that resulted in him receiving over $1.8 million in federal loans. Ricky Lee Taylor,...
Pope Accepts Resignation of San Diego Bishop Charged with Embezzlement and Money Laundering
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, the Chaldean Catholic bishop of San Diego, following his arrest on embezzlement and money laundering charges. The...
