Tag: religious accountability

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…

DOGE Targets Faith-Based Organizations in Federal Funding Audit

August 10, 2026

Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has intensified scrutiny over federal spending, casting a shadow over billions in funding for housing programs. As political tensions between Trump and Musk escalate, housing providers and aid recipients…

After Aid Cuts, US Announces $2 Billion for Christian Groups

August 10, 2026

The Trump administration has announced a $2 billion allocation for humanitarian aid, directing it toward faith-based organizations, following significant reductions in USAID funding for global health, food assistance, and other foreign aid programs. These cuts…

Behind the Latter-day Saint Church’s vast wealth are two centuries of financial hits and misses

August 10, 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known to many as the Mormon Church, has long been a subject of scrutiny regarding its financial practices and the ethical implications of its vast wealth. As…

Oklahoma families, teachers, and clergy seek to block unconstitutional religious public school

August 9, 2026

Oklahoma families, teachers, and clergy have taken legal action to challenge the establishment of a religious public charter school, arguing it violates the principle of church-state separation. The motion was filed in federal court by…

Diocese of Buffalo Allowed to Use Seminary Sale Proceeds for Settlement Fund

August 9, 2026

The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has received judicial approval to allocate proceeds from the sale of its former seminary, Christ the King Seminary, toward its share of a settlement with sex abuse survivors. The $4.2…

Ministry of Finance Denies Misuse of Asset Recovery Trust Account Funds

August 8, 2026

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has dismissed allegations of misuse of funds from the Asset Recovery Trust Account, emphasizing that all expenditures are conducted in strict adherence to the trust directive. The ministry clarified that…

ACNA Faces $1 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Misconduct and Disaffiliation of Chaplaincy Jurisdiction

August 8, 2026

The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) continues to grapple with mounting challenges, as new allegations surface against its leadership and internal structures. The denomination, which split from the Episcopal Church in 2009 over doctrinal…