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Former Iowa Christian School Band Teacher Avoids Prison in Abuse Case
A former teacher at Ankeny Christian Academy in Iowa has avoided prison time in a case involving allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student. Michael Burrows, 50, entered...

Former Georgia Teacher Sentenced to 12 Years in School Sex Abuse Case
A former teacher at a now-closed private Christian school in Georgia was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually abusing a 15-year-old student. Sherri Delle Mauldin, 61,...

Cypress Christian School Coach Fired After Messaging Minor via TikTok (Cypress, Texas)
Cypress Christian School recently terminated a coach for inappropriate communications with a minor. Jared Barber, a secondary school coach, was placed on administrative leave after being caught messaging...

Trinity Episcopal alumna alleges ongoing systemic issues amid misconduct investigation
A Trinity Episcopal School alumna has raised concerns about cultural and systemic issues she encountered during her time at the institution. Her claims come as a criminal investigation...

Saskatchewan ombudsman reports government failed to properly track and investigate abuse complaints from independent schools
Saskatchewan’s ombudsman has reported that the provincial government failed to properly record and investigate complaints about abuse and other misconduct in independent schools, including Saskatoon’s Legacy Christian Academy....

Keller Schools on Lockout as Police Investigate Bomb Threat at Nearby Church (Keller, Texas)
Two Keller ISD schools were placed on lockout and a private Christian school canceled classes Wednesday as police investigated a bomb threat at a nearby church, according to...

Starkville, Mississippi, church daycare provider charged with two counts of felony child abuse
A Starkville church daycare provider has been charged with two counts of felony child abuse, according to Starkville Police. Dianna Lynn Covin, 52, was released on $10,000 bond...

Moyock Deacon and Another Man Charged with Exploiting Minors in Multi-State Child Pornography Sting (Moyock, North Carolina)
Two Moyock men have been arrested as part of a large-scale child pornography sting operation that spanned eight states. The investigation targeted individuals who possessed or distributed child...

TN Pastor Files $600,000 Defamation Lawsuit Against Wes Campbell and Family
Wes Campbell, owner and manager of the Christian band the Newsboys, faces ongoing scrutiny amid sexual assault allegations against former lead singer Michael Tait. The scandal, first reported...

Gender-Identity Lawsuit Involving Christian Summer Camp Settled Amid Regulatory Confusion
The IdRaHaJe Christian Camp and Retreat Center in Bailey has settled a lawsuit contesting Colorado’s gender-identity requirements, which the Colorado Department of Early Childhood says did not apply...