Filings in sex-abuse suit against Bellevue Baptist Church reignite parents’ claim
In late May, the Southern Baptist Convention released the names of hundreds identified on a secretly-held list of clergy members accused of sexual abuse. (AP Photo/Holly Meyer file)
New court documents show leaders at Bellevue Baptist Church fired a paid volunteer coordinator accused of sexual abuse, and he did not resign as they previously stated.
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Ben Wheeler
Ben Wheeler is an investigative reporter and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He previously worked at the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan and Herald-Citizen.
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