Church

Birmingham Settles Lawsuit with Local Church Over Unfinished Worship Center Project Linked to $1.2 Million Relocation Deal

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The city of Birmingham has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church concerning an incomplete worship center that had received public funding. The lawsuit stemmed from a halted construction project that was initially supported by a substantial relocation payment to the church by state and local authorities. In 2014, development plans for a train overpass in the Collegeville area necessitated the relocation of the church’s property. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) along with the city supported Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church’s relocation with a financial aid … Read more

Kuala Lumpur Church Faces Order to Dismantle Parking Lot Over Land Dispute

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A notable church in Petaling Jaya, the St Ignatius Church, has been instructed to dismantle a car park it constructed on land owned by the Selangor Department of Irrigation and Drainage. The local authorities have claimed that the parking lot is unlawful, sparking potential disruptions for the church’s congregation. The Petaling District Office released a notice on October 29 demanding the removal of the car park, alleging it was built without proper authorization. This claim contradicts the permissions the church believed it had, based on a 2012 written approval from the … Read more

Man Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse at Local Limestone Church

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LIMESTONE, Tenn. – A Tennesee jury has convicted a man on charges of raping a child in a church setting, highlighting a disturbing violation of trust within a supposed place of safety. The case, which was concluded earlier this week, revolved around severe accusations against an individual, whose identity has not been revealed to protect the victim’s privacy. The man was found guilty of multiple counts of child rape that reportedly occurred at a church in Limestone, a small community known for its close-knit ties and religious foundations. Testimonies during the trial painted a harrowing … Read more

Bradrick Vail’s Trial Begins: Multiple Victims Allege Assault Linked to Mobile Church Connections

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Mobile, Alabama — The trial of Bradrick Vail, accused of multiple sexual offenses, is scheduled to commence tomorrow in Mobile County. Vail, who was arrested earlier this year, faces serious allegations including rape, sodomy, and sexual abuse following a comprehensive investigation into assaults reported in both Mobile and the neighboring city of Prichard. In June, Vail entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. He was subsequently released from custody in July after posting a bond set at $445,000, according to official jail records. The inquiry into Vail’s activities began this May after authorities … Read more