CLEVELAND (OH)
WKYC3
February 5, 2018
By Stephanie Metzger, Chris Cantergiani, and Thomas Meyer
He should be praying for his followers. Instead, he’s preyed on them.
Bishop Joseph White has led the Church of the Living God International for more than 20 years. His followers venerate him as a holy man free of sin. His sermons claim he’s above the law, but a group of men claims he has abused his power and influence to abuse them.
White is aware of the allegations against him. He was ousted from his former church amid accusations he did not deny. Victims have emerged to tell their stories, many of which depict similar events.
But instead of facing the law, White has maintained his influence over thousands of people across the world and with it, access to the young men he’s accused of abusing.
WKYC is airing this story in two parts beginning Monday at 11 p.m. Part two will air Tuesday at 11 p.m.
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