WESTON (WV)
WDTV, CBS-5 [Weston WV]
June 3, 2026
By WDTV News Staff
A former youth pastor accused of sexually abusing young girls appeared in Lewis County Circuit Court Wednesday morning.
The case against John Radcliff, II, was continued again until October.
Radcliff was indicted in July 2024 for sexually abusing multiple young girls when they were just 3 and 4 years old until they were around 12 years old — many of whom are his nieces. He is accused of making the girls, who are now adults, perform sexual acts on him and sexually assaulting them in other ways throughout their childhoods from 1987 through 2003.
In November 2024, Radcliff was arrested and charged with over 100 sex charges against children in four North Central West Virginia counties — Lewis, Harrison, Braxton and Nicholas.
Radcliff’s ex-wife, Kathy Radcliff, was charged with accessory in the case after victims reported that she knew about the abuse. She also appeared in court Wednesday and had her case continued, as well, as their cases are related, officials said.
During court, it was pointed out that Kathy and John are now officially divorced.
Both cases are continued until October. A pre-trial is set for October 2nd, jury selection is set for October 19 and the trial is set for October 20th.
Prior coverage:
- Former youth pastor accused of sexual abuse now indicted in Braxton County
- UPDATE: New evidence continues case against former youth pastor accused of sexual abuse in Lewis County
- UPDATE: Former youth pastor indicted on 47 sex charges in Lewis County
- UPDATE: Former youth pastor facing nearly 200 sex charges against children appears in court
- UPDATE: One charge dismissed against wife of former youth pastor charged with sexual abuse of children
- EXCLUSIVE: Victims of local youth pastor speak out about sexual abuse allegations
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