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Lawyer: Hillsong founder to deny concealing abuse in court
By Associated Press — October 5, 2021
His lawyer said that Houston would be pleading not guilty to the charge of concealing an indictable offense of another person, his late preacher father.
Unification Church succession case threatens protections for minority religions
By Peter Petkoff — March 21, 2019
(RNS) — If an obscure D.C. court decision about the movement known as 'the Moonies' goes unchallenged, it could weaken religious freedom protections for all Americans.
Kenyan court orders mediation to solve Anglican homosexuality dispute
By Paul O'Donnell — November 6, 2018
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — A bruising fight over unproven allegations has ended with a court order that the bishop and his priests settle their differences face to face.
Settlement will prevent illegal NYPD surveillance of Muslims
By Lauren Markoe — April 5, 2018
(AP) — 'Today's settlement sends a message to all law enforcement: Simply being Muslim is not a basis for surveillance,' said Farhana Khera, executive director of Muslim Advocates, a legal advocacy and educational organization.
Satanic Temple member fights Missouri abortion restrictions
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 23, 2018
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Attorney James MacNaughton says the abortion restrictions conflict with his client's beliefs, which are to follow scientific understanding of the world.
Cardinal returns to Australia to face sexual assault charges
By Yonat Shimron — July 10, 2017
SYDNEY (AP) — The 76-year-old cleric is due to appear in a court in the Victoria state capital, Melbourne, on July 26.
Catholic farmer ousted from Michigan market over same-sex marriage views
By Madeleine Buckley — May 31, 2017
(RNS) Stephen Tennes was barred after he refused to host a lesbian couple's wedding. Aided by a Christian-based legal organization, he filed a lawsuit against the city.
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