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Will the Southern Baptist Convention issue a formal statement regarding Paul Pressler by September 30, 2024?
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Paul Pressler III, Southern Baptist Leader Accused of Sexual Abuse, Dies at 94
Jun 16, 2024, 07:17 PM
Paul Pressler III, a former Houston appeals court judge and longtime Southern Baptist leader, has died at the age of 94. Pressler was a significant figure in helping conservatives gain control of the Southern Baptist Convention, the country’s largest Protestant denomination. He was accused by seven men of sexual abuse, allegations that led to a lawsuit settled in December 2017. The accusations involved claims that Pressler had sexually assaulted or abused boys and young men over various years.
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