DOJ closes investigation of SBC; no charges filed
Executive Committee: “While we are grateful for closure on this particular matter, we recognize that sexual abuse reform efforts must continue to be implemented across the Convention” - The Baptist Paper
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Rachael Denhollander notes that her sources in the DOJ say the investigation is not closed.
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RNS is reporting “confusion” on that question also.
That news came as a surprise to abuse survivors and advocates such as Megan Lively and Tiffany Thigpen. They reached out to Department of Justice investigators, who they say told them the investigation was ongoing. Both said they were told the lead DOJ investigator had no more questions for the Executive Committee and but that the investigation remains open.
“Legal counsel for the SBC has since confirmed that the investigation into the SBC as a whole remains open and ongoing,” Baptist Press reported.
And more at Church Leaders: https://churchleaders.com/news/472443-survivors-say-doj-investigation-i…
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