Tag: sexual_abuse

MAGA Church Leader Charged with Sexual Abuse of Children

July 27, 2026

Zachary Joseph Radcliff, a church leader affiliated with conservative politics, has been charged with multiple felonies, including sexual abuse of children. The 29-year-old worship director from Oakwood Church in Augusta Township, Michigan, faces 11 felony…

House of Prayer leader indicted on $26M fraud charges, stole identity to gain citizenship: indictment

July 27, 2026

A federal grand jury has indicted the Georgia-based leader of a multi-location church and seminary and others for their part in allegedly defrauding U.S. taxpayers and veterans of over $26 million. The indictment alleges the…

Folsom youth pastor arrested, accused of sexually abusing children in the ’90s

July 27, 2026

A Folsom youth pastor has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing multiple children during the 1990s, prompting a thorough investigation by local authorities (Micah 6:8). Deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested…

A Kentucky pastor arrested on charges of rape and sodomy with a minor

July 27, 2026

A Kentucky pastor has been arrested on charges of rape and sodomy related to allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a minor. The investigation revealed that Rodgers engaged in a sexual relationship with…

Family Survivors Report Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Within Jehovah’s Witnesses Church

July 27, 2026

A former Jehovah’s Witness elder revealed the organization’s failure to address widespread sexual abuse within its ranks, describing a culture of secrecy and denial that protected perpetrators (Proverbs 31:8-9). The man, who was raised in…

Outback priest allegedly abused Aboriginal boys at church-owned properties, faced 26 sexual abuse charges

July 27, 2026

Christopher Alan Saunders, a 76-year-old former Bishop of Broome, faces 26 sexual abuse charges against three young Aboriginal men, with allegations spanning from 2008 to 2017. The court heard that Saunders allegedly hosted alcohol-fuelled parties…

Nampa Priest Enters Guilty Plea in Child Rape Case

July 27, 2026

A Nampa Catholic priest accused of raping a minor entered a guilty plea inside a Canyon County courthouse Tuesday afternoon. The case has drawn significant attention due to the severity of the alleged crimes and…

Evangelist and Guest Pastor Arrested on Multiple Rape of a Child Charges in Murfreesboro

July 27, 2026

An evangelist known for his work in multiple states has been charged with multiple counts of child rape and sexual abuse, prompting a thorough legal investigation. Benjamin Garlick, who previously served as a guest pastor…

Priest Accuser Hopes Texas Conviction Prevents Further Abuse

July 27, 2026

A woman who accused a Roman Catholic priest of repeated adult, criminal clergy sexual abuse expressed hope that his recent Texas conviction would prevent him from victimizing others. She described how church officials failed to…

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…