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Robert Morris, the former founder of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, is seeking millions in retirement pay after stepping down amid allegations of child sex abuse. Court documents reveal that Morris requested a million dollars upfront, in addition to hundreds of thousands annually, following his resignation last June. The church, however, has refused to meet…

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In a significant development, the Colleyville Police Department in Texas has officially closed its investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse involving the founding family of Daystar Television Network. Authorities cited a lack of evidence to proceed with charges. The investigation, which lasted over a year, was initiated after Jonathan Lamb, son of Daystar founders…

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Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka has sparked controversy and drawn comparisons to a biblical hero following his arrest at a federal immigration center last week. Addressing supporters at a political rally on Tuesday, Baraka compared his situation to King David’s battle with Goliath, calling it “our David moment.” Speaking to a crowd of several…

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A US Appeals Cout has released a mixed verdict, upholding a Southwest employee’s claims of religious discrimination while dismissing an order for Southwest lawyers to attend a religious liberty training. In 2017, Southwest employee Charlene Carter sued Southwest and the employee union, TWU Local 556, claiming that she was fired due to her religious beliefs…

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