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Trial Date Scheduled for Mobile-Area Pastor Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

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Mobile, AL — A trial date has been set for a pastor from the Mobile area who is facing multiple criminal charges, including rape, sodomy, and sexual abuse. The religious leader, whose identity has been protected due to the sensitivity of the case, will stand trial in a court of law as authorities push forward in their pursuit of justice on behalf of the alleged victims. The charges stem from a series of allegations that have shocked the community, involving minors and perpetrated over several years. Local law enforcement reported that the accusations surfaced after … Read more

Trial Date Scheduled for Mobile-Area Pastor Facing Serious Sexual Assault Charges

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Mobile, AL — A pastor from the Mobile area will stand trial facing charges of rape, sodomy, and sexual abuse after allegations came to light last month. The pastor, who presided over a local congregation, has been accused by several individuals of engaging in non-consensual acts, a claim which has shocked the community and stirred discussions about safety and accountability in religious institutions. Set to commence in the upcoming weeks, the trial is anticipated to draw significant attention from both local residents and media due to its sensitive nature and the parties involved. Legal experts … Read more

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

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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

Prominent Black Church in Harlem Accused of Gender Bias in Lawsuit by Woman Seeking Senior Pastor Position

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NEW YORK – A lawsuit has been filed against the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, accusing the church and its search committee of gender discrimination. The lawsuit claims that a Yale Divinity School Professor, Eboni Marshall Turman, was denied the position of senior pastor due to sexism. The Abyssinian Baptist Church, which has been in existence for over 200 years and gained fame as a megachurch, released a statement in response to the lawsuit. They stated that while Marshall Turman and others were considered for the role, she did not meet certain requirements that other … Read more