sexual abuse
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Philip PhiAnglican Church in Virginia Delayed Investigation of Former Youth Pastor’s Alleged Sexual Abuse for 16 Years
A prominent Anglican church in Virginia, The Falls Church Anglican (TFCA), delayed investigating allegations of sexual abuse by a former youth pastor for 16 years, according to a...
Texas Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Abusing Two Young Girls Over Several Years.
A pastor in San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing two young girls over several years. Pastor Ryan Pena, 50, was charged with continuous...
Religious Adviser Nehemyah Smith Convicted of Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse, Sentenced to 30-40 Years in Prison
Nehemyah Smith, a 37-year-old elder in a private religious community, has been sentenced to 30 to 40 years in state prison following his conviction on multiple counts of...
Survivors Seek Accountability for Alleged Institutional Sexual Abuse in Religious Organizations
Survivors are courageously speaking out against alleged misconduct within religious institutions, seeking accountability and justice. Allegations have surfaced involving organizations like the Catholic Church and the Church of...
“ICOC Accused of Covering Up Sexual Abuse of Minors, Lawsuits Allege Failure to Report and Concealment of Abuse”
In Los Angeles, California, the International Churches of Christ (ICOC), which has approximately 118,000 congregants, is facing serious allegations. Michele “Chele” Roland, once seeking spiritual guidance from the...
LDS Church Faces Lawsuits Over Alleged Systemic Concealment of Sexual Abuse
Survivors who were sexually abused by trusted members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) have filed lawsuits alleging that the church was aware of...
GwenOhio Preacher Disinvited from Trump Event as He Faces Sex Abuse Trial
An Ohio pastor was unexpectedly pulled from a Donald Trump campaign appearance scheduled for Wednesday morning. He faces charges of sexually abusing his adopted daughter and was slated...
Alleged Catholic priest abuse victim Christopher Moran prevented from seeking justice in court
An alleged victim of a Catholic priest’s sexual abuse during a vulnerable childhood time has been barred from pursuing a civil court case against the Diocese of Armidale....
Louisiana Pastor Terry Reed Convicted of Rape and Juvenile Molestation, Sentenced to 80 Years
A Louisiana pastor has been sentenced to 80 years in prison following conviction for sexually molesting two boys, marking the third time he has been found guilty of...
