Televangelist Allegedly Ignored Sexual Abuse

SNAP
October 13, 2014

http://www.snapnetwork.org/oh_televangelist_allegedly_ignored_sexual_abuse

An Ohio televangelist church leader allegedly hid multiple allegations of abuse and sexually abused parishioners and associates himself. We are grateful to the brave victims, witnesses, whistleblowers and journalists who have brought these horrendous accusations and deeds to light.

Ernest Angley is the leader of Grace Cathedral in Cuyahoga Falls. The Akron Beacon Journal has been investigating a number of disturbing allegations surrounding Rev. Angley, including that he prodded women to get abortions and men to get vasectomies.

Rev. Angley admits asking boys to get naked and encouraging men to have vasectomies and examining them afterwards. He's accused of encouraging abortions and ignoring child sex abuse reports. He has no business pretending to be a spiritual figure. He should be investigated by law enforcement and, if possible, prosecuted.

We urge anyone in the community – whether victim, witness or whistleblower – to speak up now and safeguard innocent kids and vulnerable adults by exposing wrongdoers. We especially call on current and former church officials to act responsibly and share what they know or suspect about those who commit or conceal child sex crimes with the police, prosecutors, congregants and the public right away.