Settlement Reached in 2020 Lawsuit Accusing Gateway Church of Failing to Report Minor’s Sexual Assault at Volunteer’s Home

Southlake, Texas – A 2020 lawsuit alleging mishandling of a minor’s sexual assault claim at a church-affiliated sleepover resulted in an out-of-court settlement earlier this year, according to Tarrant County court records. Gateway Church was sued by a former member who claimed church leaders failed to report her daughter’s assault during the 2018 incident properly. The suit claimed the girl, then age 11, was assaulted by the minor son of the couple hosting the sleepover, who were volunteers at Gateway Church. Allegations suggested that church officials learned of the incident but struggled to handle it … Read more

Lawyer Defends Texas Megachurch Pastor by Accusing 12-Year-Old of Initiating Improper Conduct

DALLAS — A lawyer representing a Texas megachurch pastor has sparked controversy by suggesting a 12-year-old girl initiated inappropriate sexual contact, sparking outrage in a case that touches legal and ethical nerves. Robert Morris, the pastor in question, is a renowned leader at the Gateway Church, one of the largest congregations in the state with a following that extends nationwide. The allegations brought against him have sent shockwaves through the community, both locally and among the wider church-going populace. When the allegations surfaced, legal representatives for the pastor swung into defense mode, pinning part of … Read more

Northwestern University Faces Lawsuit Accusing Law School of Hiring Bias Favoring Diversity Over Qualifications

CHICAGO — Amid ongoing national debates over affirmative action, Northwestern University’s distinguished law school is now facing a lawsuit that accuses it of violating federal anti-discrimination laws by allegedly favoring less qualified women and racial minorities over white male candidates in faculty hiring. Filed Tuesday in federal district court in Illinois, the lawsuit highlights contentious issues regarding diversity policies in academia. The legal challenge was initiated by a coalition named Faculty, Alumni and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences, a group advocating against what they see as discriminatory hiring practices that prioritize diversity over merit. This … Read more

Music Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Multiple Civil Lawsuits Accusing Him of Sex Trafficking and Sexual Abuse

Los Angeles, CA – Sean “Diddy” Combs, a prominent rapper and music mogul known for his contributions to the careers of many popular artists, is now facing a series of civil lawsuits accusing him of sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and rape. The lawsuits represent a major shift in Combs’ public image and have prompted federal agents with US Homeland Security to raid two of his residences on March 25th. Combs, formerly known by various stage names including Puff Daddy and P. Diddy, has adamantly denied all allegations against him. His legal team has dismissed the … Read more