“We are taught to never call police:” Former Montcalm Co. church members share alleged abuse stories

CARSON CITY (MI)
Fox 17 TV

November 22, 2018

More former members of the Church of Carson City are coming forward and sharing their stories of alleged abuse and torment.

Claims of how the church allegedly hid accusations of child sexual abuse for decades first aired on FOX 17 on Tuesday. Those claims came to light after a woman was arrested for vandalizing the church last month.

More people are coming forward adding to the long list of those who have left what’s commonly called the ‘Shermanite Church’ by locals. Their stories give more insight into what life was allegedly like as a Shermanite.

Peter Michelsen and his two sisters shared their stories of alleged sexual abuse and torment with the Church of Carson City on Tuesday. Now, three more people are sharing their stories with FOX 17.

“There was a lot of tongues and prophecy that goes on,” said former member Dan Newhall.

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