Texas law bans NDAs in sexual assault, trafficking, and child sexual abuse cases
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill (SB) 835, also known as “Trey’s Law,” over the weekend. It will take effect on September 1.
Another lawsuit against Kanakuk Kamps, Seattle Pacific Cuts Budget, JD Hall disqualified from ministry, and more.
One Year Ago: On June 28, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that Kanakuk Kamps had been sued by another victim, Andrew Summersett, who claims he was abused by former camp director and now convicted felon Peter Newman. ...
A Texas bill is still waiting on the governor’s signature.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a bill into law voiding nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in child sexual abuse cases. Trey’s Law, so titled for Trey Carlock who died by suicide after suffering sexual abuse at ...
Abuse survivor says her memory was repressed until last year.
Another lawsuit has been filed against Kanakuk Kamps, its affiliated businesses, and its president Joe White, this time by a female who says she was a victim of long-time camp employee Peter Newman. The plaintiff, ...
Bigamist ‘pastor,’ Bethlehem Seminary, AME pension fund lawsuit, Kanakuk ‘self-dealing,’ and Central Seminary president resigns
Bigamist ‘pastor,’ Bethlehem Seminary, AME pension fund lawsuit, Kanakuk ‘self-dealing,’ and Central Seminary president resigns
Three bills currently proposed would void NDAs when they prohibit reporting and disclosure of child sexual abuse.
Texas legislators have proposed bills that would make certain nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases void and unenforceable. State Rep. Jeff Leach, a Republican from Plano, authored House Bill (HB) 748, and Republican Sen. ...
Missouri judge denied camp’s motion to dismiss
A Kanakuk Kamps sexual abuse survivor can continue his lawsuit, according to a Missouri judge.
Fifteen states have proposed legislation to extend the statute of limitations, among other measures.
Currently, 15 states are considering legislation that would extend or eliminate the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse crimes and civil lawsuits. The reform movement to change the statute of limitations for those experiencing ...
Downgrades for Iran Alive, Cornerstone University; Upgrades for Ankerberg, Americans United for Life
Thanks to those of you who have been praying for me this week through a season of illness. I’m on the mend and excited to be “back in the saddle” for the year ahead. As ...
The lawsuit was brought in 2022 by a former camper who was abused by Pete Newman.
The lawsuit brought by former camper Logan Yandell against Kanakuk Kamps in Branson, Missouri, has been dismissed.