AUSTIN (TX)
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Then, ex-pastor sued him for defamation
However, the suit was dropped before the initial court hearing
SNAP tells victims “If you were assaulted, speak out, don’t be intimidated”
Group also calls on church officials to help reform abuser friendly laws
WHAT
Holding signs and childhood photos at a State Capitol news conference, clergy sex abuse victims and their supporters will disclose that an Austin man
–accused a best-selling author, ex-Evangelical/Baptist pastor and Christian literary agent of molesting him as a child,
–was sued by the alleged abuser for defamation, but
–has found other victims of the same alleged perpetrator.
They will also call on local church officials to join with victims in pushing for real legislative reform, like inclusion of victims in shield laws and repealing Texas’ “abuser-friendly statutes of limitations” so survivors can have their day in court.
WHEN
Friday, March 29th at 8:30 a.m.
Note: This is an Abuse Tracker excerpt. Click the title to view the full text of the original article. If the original article is no longer available, see our News Archive.