Victims File Lawsuit Alleging Systemic Negligence in Church-Related Abuse Scandal

Inola, Oklahoma — In a significant development, four individuals have brought forward a lawsuit accusing parties of negligence linked to a local pastor, Roy Shoop, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence for crimes that shook the community. These charges stem from alarming incidents of lewd molestation and rape by instrumentation which were exposed following diligent investigation. In 2020, Shoop was apprehended following claims of molestation involving underage girls, purportedly taking place at his nearby ranch, adjacent to the Inola Cowboy Gatherin’ church. The investigation, handled by the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office, painted a grim … Read more