Tag: legal_proceedings

Former Catholic Priest Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Molestation to Face Trial

July 27, 2026

A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judge ruled this week that evidence against a former Catholic priest accused of molesting four children is sufficient to move the case forward to trial (Proverbs 31:8-9). Theodore…

Former Abba’s House Deacon Faces Adjusted Bond for Sexual Exploitation Charges

July 27, 2026

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 was reduced. The judge acknowledged the defense’s…

Kenyan Preacher Charged Over 52 Additional Deaths Linked To Starvation Cult

July 27, 2026

Kenyan preacher Paul Mackenzie, already implicated in the Shakahola Forest Massacre that claimed over 400 lives, now faces new charges related to the deaths of at least 52 additional individuals, prosecutors announced. The latest charges…

Preacher Arrested on Molestation Charges

July 27, 2026

A South Carolina preacher is being held without bond in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, accused of molesting a child. The alleged abuse occurred when Doug McDaris, 74, lived and worked in the state, serving as pastor…

Former Pastor Accused of Embezzling $136K from Church to Appear in Court

July 25, 2026

Ransom Wade McLamb, a former pastor, is set to appear in Brunswick County Superior Court next week, facing accusations of embezzling over $136,000 from Sabbath Home Baptist Church (Proverbs 31:8-9). The case, which began with…

Pastor Accused of Bigamy Arrested in Florida After Alleged Multiple Marriages

July 25, 2026

A Florida pastor known for his marriage advice was arrested after allegations surfaced that he married multiple women, raising questions about the integrity of his ministry. The case involves a man who runs a ministry…

Former Hillsong Preacher Charged with Alleged Assault of Wife

July 23, 2026

A former Hillsong preacher, Pasquale “Pat” Mesiti, faces legal charges following allegations of assault against his wife, Andrea, during a New Year’s Eve incident. The 56-year-old motivational speaker, known for his self-help books, is accused…

Preacher charged with manslaughter after man drowns during baptism

July 23, 2026

Cheryl Reid Bartley, a 48-year-old pastor, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a man died during a baptism ceremony at her ministry. The incident occurred in 2023 at a private address in Slade…