WEST PALM BEACH, FL (WFLX)-A local Catholic priest, accused of stealing nearly a half million dollars from his former parish in Delray Beach, is guilty, but of a lesser charge. After jurors reached their decision Monday, the judge ordered Father Francis Guinan taken into custody.
Jurors deliberated for two and a half hours before convicting Father [...]
Priest guilty of theft
February 24th, 2009 · No Comments · News
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DPS Board Member and Pastor May Not Be Fit Parent
December 5th, 2008 · No Comments · News
DETROIT — Almost nine months after six children were removed from his care for allegations of abuse and neglect, Detroit Public Schools board member Reverend David Murray has failed to persuade authorities he is fit to have them back.
Wayne County Circuit Judge Mark T. Slavens, who had made the youths temporary wards pending investigation of [...]
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Problems Send Fairbanks Congregation To Court
November 30th, 2008 · No Comments · News
FAIRBANKS — Members of a divided Corinthian Baptist Church were in Fairbanks Superior Court last week fighting about the church pastor and access to the church building.
At issue is whether a vote earlier this month by church leaders to remove Pastor S. Anthony Justice was legitimate.
Also, locks on the church building have been changed, causing [...]
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Custody Hearing In Tony Alamo Sex Case Begins
November 28th, 2008 · No Comments · News
TEXARKANA, Ark. – A custody hearing for 20 children taken from parents who attend Tony Alamo Christian Ministries is likely to draw lawyers from across Arkansas into a courtroom today.
The initial probable cause hearings will focus on whether state child welfare officials had enough evidence to seize the children Nov. 18. Circuit Judge Kirk Johnson [...]
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Preacher’s Grandson Gets Plea Bargain for Molestation
September 24th, 2008 · No Comments · News
Church sex scandal victim’s family asks for a revoked or amended plea bargain
A Laporte County family says their child was a victim in a church sex scandal and fear his biggest nightmare could become a reality.
24 year-old Mark Comford pleaded guilty to two charges, but may be clear of any punishment regarding his involvement with [...]
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