Tag: religious_institutions

Former Milwaukee Pastor Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $33K+ from Church, Receives Probation

July 27, 2026

A former Milwaukee pastor has admitted to misusing church funds, leading to a probation sentence as part of his legal resolution. The case highlights the misuse of financial responsibilities entrusted to church administrators, raising concerns…

Former Yuba City Church Administrator Chanell Easton Charged In Embezzlement Scheme

July 27, 2026

A former church administrator from Yuba City has been charged with embezzling over $360,000 from her congregation between 2013 and 2018, according to federal prosecutors. Chanell Easton, 36, was indicted in Sacramento federal court and…

Catholic Priest Arrested in Nampa on Sexual Battery Charges

July 27, 2026

A Catholic Priest at Nampa’s St. Paul’s Catholic Church has been arrested and charged with sexual battery of a minor, the Nampa Police Department confirmed Thursday. The arrest has sparked concern within the community and…

Pope accepts resignation of Chaldean bishop arrested for alleged financial crimes

July 27, 2026

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 from his church. The Vatican announced Tuesday…

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of California bishop arrested for alleged embezzlement

July 27, 2026

Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta, a Chaldean bishop in the United States, was arrested last week at San Diego International Airport as he attempted to leave the country, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s Office (Micah 6:8).…

Former Church Elder Arrested in Connection with Michael Parsons Case

July 27, 2026

A second individual has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation involving youth Pastor Michael Parsons, who faces multiple charges related to alleged sexual misconduct. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the…

Catholic Priest Arrested in Belarus – KGB Involvement Reported

July 27, 2026

A Catholic priest in Belarus has been arrested, raising questions about the role of religious figures in the country’s political landscape. The incident highlights the complex relationship between faith and authority in a nation where…

Judge Halves Bond for Former Church Deacon Accused of Child Sexual Exploitation

July 27, 2026

A Hamilton County judge has taken action to reduce the bond for Christopher Thomas Collins, a former church deacon accused of nine charges of especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. The bond, initially set…

Fresno County church minister arrested for alleged child sex crimes

July 27, 2026

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 64-year-old church minister for allegedly committing sex crimes with a child, marking another instance of misconduct within the religious community (Proverbs 31:8-9). Bernardino Villalobos, the minister at…

Religious Preacher Arrested for Molesting 12-Year-Old Girl in Church

July 27, 2026

Authorities in Thoothukudi, India, have taken action against a religious preacher accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl within a church setting. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of minors in religious institutions…