Courts
- Federal Judge Tosses Challenge to Christian College ExemptionsIn the ongoing tension between religious liberty and LGBT rights, the Department of Education and CCCU win one victory.Emily Belz|
- Former Southern Seminary Prof Sues SBC Leaders for Labeling Him an AbuserDavid Sills admitted to misconduct but claims he has been “falsely attacked” by Southern Baptists and their investigative firm.Bob Smietana - Religion News Service|
- Liberty U. Dean Claims He Was Fired for WhistleblowingJohn Markley says he raised concerns about fraudulent management, enrollment rate misrepresentation, and “compensation schemes.”Hannah McClellan|
- Lawsuit: Vineyard Anaheim Exit Was About Money, Not Holy SpiritCarol Wimber-Wong and eight former members accuse Dwelling Place pastors of $62 million fraud.Daniel Silliman|
- California Baker Sued for Discrimination Wins Free Speech CaseAhead of another Supreme Court case over same-sex wedding clients, judge defends cake-maker’s First Amendment rights.Tom Strode – Baptist Press|
- DOJ Steps Up Prosecution of Pro-Life Protestors at ClinicsIn the wake of “Dobbs,” federal prosecutors have filed more than a dozen federal indictments against protestors obstructing access to abortion clinics.Emily Belz|
- World Vision Employee Sentenced to 12 Years Prison in IsraelHumanitarian organization calls verdict “unjust” as questions about lack of public evidence of terrorism persist.Ken Chitwood|
- Mission Schools Sexual Abuse Suit Dismissed on TechnicalityA North Carolina judge says the Nigerian statute of limitations prevents the case from going forward.Rebecca Hopkins|
- Justice Department Investigates Southern Baptist Convention Over AbuseSBC has commited to cooperating with the federal investigation, which spans multiple entities.Kate Shellnutt|
- Seattle Pacific University Sues Washington State Over LGBT Hiring InvestigationSchool claims attorney general is “interfering in the religious decisions of a Christian university.”Alejandra Molina - Religion News Service|
