There are 3 article(s) tagged sexual abuse:

• October 2022

  • Three more alleged victims file sexual abuse lawsuits against Varsity Spirit

    The alleged survivors listed in the newest suits, one male and two females, are represented by civil rights attorneys Bakari Sellers, Jessica Fickling, and Alexandra Benevento. The plaintiffs join the other seven female and two male accusers listed in the initial suit filed in South Carolina. 

    By Julia Baker October 12, 2022

• May 2022

  • Southern Baptists release list of pastors; survivor remains skeptical

    The Southern Baptist Convention on Thursday released the names of hundreds identified on a secretly-held list of clergy members accused of sexual abuse.

    By Ben Wheeler May 27, 2022

  • Southern Baptist Convention announces new survivor hotline

    The Southern Baptist Convention has created a hotline for abuse victims, while preparing for the release of church leaders accused of misconduct.

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    Southern Baptists to release secret list of pastors accused of sexual abuse

    By Ben Wheeler May 25, 2022