“Six days after a federal judge granted summary judgment against Johnny Hunt on his final remaining defamation claim against the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and its Executive Committee (EC), the former SBC president filed a notice of appeal seeking review of several rulings in the case.” - C.Leaders
Hunt had “sued Guidepost and the Southern Baptist Convention in 2023, arguing his misconduct was a private matter and disclosing it cost him millions. He sought tens of millions in damages.” - RNS
“The only charge left standing against the SBC is related to a tweet Hunt claims defamed him.” - Baptist Press
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“The heart of Hunt’s claim of invasion of privacy and defamation was summed up in a recent court ruling filed by his attorneys. Hunt’s sins, they wrote, were a private moral failing that should have been kept confidential.” - RNS
“The complaint alleges the SBC and Guidepost engaged in defamation and libel, that they invaded Hunt’s privacy and intentionally caused emotional harm.” - RNS
“ ‘I would permanently “defrock” Johnny Hunt if I had the authority to do so,’ Barber, who leads a church in Farmersville, Texas, said in a statement released Tuesday.” - RNS
“Disgraced former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt plans a return to ministry after completing a restoration process overseen by four pastors, according to a video released last week.” - RNS
