Courts
- Pastor in Trump Indictment Released After Supporters Cover His BailIllinois pastor Stephen Lee was back in church on Sunday, thanks in part to fundraising help from a Christian advocacy group.Kate Shellnutt|
- Hillsong Founder Not Guilty of Sexual Abuse Cover-UpAn Australian court found Brian Houston may have had a reasonable excuse not to call police about his father’s crimes.John Sandeman in Sydney|
- The Young Christian Who Took Johnson & Johnson to CourtHanna Wilt testified to God’s presence in a terminal diagnosis while pursuing a case against the pharmaceutical giant over its baby powder.Emily Belz|
- Court Hears Closing Arguments in Brian Houston CaseWas the Hillsong founder covering up sexual abuse or trying to care for a survivor?John Sandeman in Sydney|
- Liberty Whistleblower Continues to Defend Fraud ClaimsA former dean alleges over $1 million in staff kickbacks and payouts as his case against the university goes to court.Hannah McClellan|
- Jordan’s Churches Approve Law on Equal Inheritance for Christian WomenDraft law agreed to by 11 major denominations now needs approval by parliament.Daoud Kuttab|
- Lawsuit: Pastor Judah Smith Expects Staff to Leave a ‘Money Trail’Plenty of churches preach about giving 10 percent. But is it legal to make it a condition of employment?Jonny Williams|
- Israeli Academics Question Archaeological DiscoveriesAnd other news briefs from around the world.Daniel Silliman|Français
- Pro-Life Protestor Acquitted in Federal CaseThe case of Mark Houck was one of more than two dozen the DOJ has pursued against pro-life protestors since “Dobbs.”Emily Belz|
- 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|
