The Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee has delayed a decision to waive attorney-client privilege in an investigation into alleged sexual abuse within the denomonation.
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Religious Groups, Churches That Hosted Boy Scouts Troops May Be Liable in Sex Abuse Suits
After the Boy Scouts of America proposed an $850 million deal this summer to settle lawsuits by men who alleged Scout leaders had molested them as children, churches that hosted BSA troops are concerned that they could be liable in the suits.
German Cardinal Takes a Break after Report Details Failures in Handling Sex Abuse Cases
Pope Francis has accepted a request from German Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki for a six-month break from his duties as archbishop of the Diocese of Cologne in order to deal with his “grave mistakes” in handling the sexual abuse cases.
SBC Executive Committee Agrees to Pay for Abuse Review, Stalls on Waiving Privilege
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee agreed to spend $1.6 million to fund an outside review into how the committee has handled claims of sexual abuse over the past two decades.
60 Minutes Australia Airs Exposé Detailing Abuse Allegations, Celebrity Culture at Hillsong Church
60 Minutes Australia recently aired an exposé on Hillsong Church. The show detailed the mishandling of sexual abuse allegations by church leaders and the church's promotion of celebrity culture.
U.S. Olympic, National Team Gymnasts Call Out the FBI for Mishandling Larry Nassar Investigation
On Wednesday, U.S. Olympic and National Team gymnasts spoke before Congress on the handling of sexual abuse allegations against USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar called out the Federal Bureau of Investigation for failing to investigate the allegations promptly.
Head of SBC Executive Committee Questions Messengers' Resolution in Abuse Investigation
Southern Baptists are at odds over how denominational leaders should handle the investigation into the widespread abuse allegations that plagued the denomination last year.
United Methodist Leaders Urge Churches to End Boy Scout Charters for Now
In light of a recent bankruptcy court ruling about the Boy Scouts of America and sexual abuse claimants, United Methodist leaders are urging their churches to not extend current agreements to sponsor or house local scout troops beyond the end of the year.
Over 100 Congress Members Urge DOJ to Launch Child Sex Abuse Investigation into OnlyFans
Over 100 Congress members are urging the Department of Justice to launch a child sex abuse investigation into the content hosting platform OnlyFans.
Police Charge Hillsong Founder Brian Houston with Concealing Information about Sexual Crimes Committed by His Father
Brian Houston, the founder and global pastor of Hillsong church, has been charged by police for allegedly concealing information regarding sexual crimes against children committed by his father several decades ago.
