Predator in the Pulpit: VA Pastor Jailed for Abusing Child, Embezzling Church Funds Here are the facts that came out of this heartbreaking situation: Rodney Locklear, the former pastor of Victory Church in Ruckersville, Virginia, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. His conviction stems from sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl from his congregation
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Former Pastor Jailed for Child Abuse and Stealing Church Funds This is tough news, but we need to face these things head-on. Here are the facts: Rodney Locklear, a former pastor from Victory Church in Ruckersville, Virginia, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for horrific crimes. He pleaded
Ugandan Priest’s Disappearance Mystery Deepens with Money Laundering Charge Here’s the rundown of what’s happening: Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira was initially reported "kidnapped" on December 3, 2025, by men in military uniform, according to his Bishop. The military later confirmed they had him in "lawful custody" for alleged "violent subversive activities against the state." However,
Pastor’s Betrayal: Jailed for Stealing Church’s COVID Aid Here’s the rundown on what happened: Terry L. Hall, a former pastor from Hamilton County, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for wire fraud and making false statements. Hall fraudulently obtained nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 relief funds (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) from the Small
When Wolves Wear Shepherd’s Clothing: Memphis Pastor Charged with Stealing from Charity Here’s the rundown on what happened: Memphis pastor DeAndre Brown and his wife, Vinessa, have been indicted on 12 felony theft counts, accused of misappropriating over $600,000 from their nonprofit, Lifeline to Success, which helps former convicts. The couple allegedly used funds intended
Warning for Believers: Fake ‘Church’ Leaders Indicted for Human Trafficking & Fraud Here’s the rundown on some concerning news out of North Carolina and Florida: David Taylor (53) and Michelle Brannon (56), who led a group called "Kingdom of God Global Church," have been federally indicted on ten charges, including forced labor and money laundering.
