Tag: religious accountability

DOJ Sues Life Surge Founder Joseph Johnson; IRS Tactics Described as ‘Abusive’

September 2, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Joseph Johnson, founder of Life Surge and former CEO of Welfont, alleging financial misconduct. Johnson has countered these claims, accusing the Internal Revenue Service of…

Church of God in Christ Leaders Accused in $200 Million Fraud Lawsuit Against Pharmaceutical Company, MinistryWatch Reports

September 2, 2026

In a recent lawsuit, leaders within the Church of God in Christ have been accused of defrauding a major pharmaceutical company out of over $200 million in rebates for diabetes drugs. This case is part…

Horizon Texas Conference Sues Highland Park United Methodist Church Over Governance Changes

September 1, 2026

The Horizon Texas Conference has initiated legal action against Highland Park United Methodist Church, the largest congregation within the conference. The lawsuit centers on allegations that the church improperly amended its articles of incorporation and…

Highland Park UMC Pastors Address Lawsuit Filed by Horizon Texas Conference on Governance Issues

September 1, 2026

In a recent development that has stirred emotions across the congregation, Highland Park United Methodist Church finds itself at the center of a legal dispute with the Horizon Texas Conference, the regional governing body for…

Ex-Florida Conversion Therapy Leader Arrested in Child Predator Sting: Alan Chambers Charged with Solicitation and Other Offenses.

September 1, 2026

In a recent development, Alan Chambers, the former president of Exodus International, a Florida-based organization known for its controversial conversion therapy practices, was arrested in an undercover operation targeting child predators. Chambers, 54, was apprehended…

Christian-Right Media Network Acquired by Colorado Springs Nonprofit Amidst Legal and Financial Challenges

September 1, 2026

Salem Media, a prominent provider of conservative and Christian content across various platforms, is set to be acquired by WaterStone, a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit known for pioneering donor-advised funds. This acquisition marks a significant shift…

Harvest Church Lawsuit Against United Methodist Leadership Heads to Trial Over Property Dispute

August 31, 2026

A legal dispute between Harvest Church of Dothan and United Methodist denomination leaders has escalated to a courtroom trial, focusing on claims over church property. The lawsuit, initiated by Harvest Church on November 10, 2022,…

Brazilian Church Files Federal Lawsuit Against Brookfield Over Alleged Violation of Religious Freedom Rights

August 31, 2026

A Brazilian church, K Church Corp., along with the owner of the former Fox Hill Inn, have filed a federal lawsuit against the town of Brookfield, Connecticut, seeking significant damages. The lawsuit claims that Brookfield…

Mormon Church Faces Reversal in Key Abuse Case, Evidence Reinstated by West Virginia Supreme Court

August 31, 2026

In a significant legal development, the West Virginia Supreme Court recently reversed a lower court decision that had previously excluded crucial evidence in a major lawsuit against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…

Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Fifth Individual in Pawleys Island Community Church Investigation: Michael Anthony Fields Charged with Unlawfully Placing a Child at Risk.

August 31, 2026

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office has announced a fifth arrest in the ongoing investigation into the Pawleys Island Community Church scandal. The case, now in its third week, centers on how church leadership allowed convicted…