A Tennessee pastor who confessed to statutory rape 20 years ago has resigned after his church was recently removed from the Southern Baptist Convention for hiring him.
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Joe Biden Releases Official Statement Denying Sexual Assault Allegations
Joe Biden issued his first official statement on Friday denying having ever sexually assaulted former staffer in the 90s, Tara Reade.
Tara Reade's Former Neighbor Says Reade Confided in Her about Sexual Assault by Joe Biden
Tara Reade's former neighbor came forward this week, recalling that Reade confided in her about being sexually assaulted by former Vice President and current Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Pope Francis Reportedly Knew that Bishop He Promoted Had Been Accused of Harassment
Pope Francis reportedly knew that the Argentine bishop he promoted had been accused of harassment.
What Beth Moore and Max Lucado Have in Common
They are not alone. According to a recent survey, eight in ten pastors know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence. A fifth of the clergy has experienced such violence themselves, including sexual assault, rape, or child sexual abuse.
Tennessee Youth Leader Arrested for Having Sex with a Teenage Boy
A Tennessee youth leader was arrested last week after a 16-year-old boy told police that they had had sex at least 10 times.
Kavanaugh Cleared of Wrongdoing in Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation
The Senate Judiciary Committee cleared Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of all wrongdoing on Saturday, noting that they found “no verifiable evidence” to support sexual misconduct allegations levied against him during his confirmation hearing in September.
Vatican Defends Pope amid Cover-Up Accusations
The head of the Vatican’s bishop office rejected an ambassador’s claim that Pope Francis covered up the misconduct of an American cardinal.
Pope Francis Launches Investigation of W.Va. Bishop for Sexual Misconduct
On Thursday, the Archdiocese of Baltimore released a statement that said, the pope has instructed Baltimore Archbishop William Lori to “conduct an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment of adults against Bishop Bransfield.”
