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Oklahoma Pastor Tells Congregants to Talk About Abuse
TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- The pastor of an Oklahoma megachurch where five employees reportedly waited two weeks to report the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl is encouraging congregants to speak up about sexual abuse.
The Tulsa World reports Sunday (http://bit.ly/SN2sD4) that Victory Christian Center pastor Sharon Daugherty brought up the topic during weekend services.
Police say Daugherty knew about the abuse allegations, but trusted ministry employees to follow in-house policies on reporting such incidents. She has not been charged.
Authorities say the 13-year-old is among at least three victims of alleged sex crimes by two former employees who face criminal charges.
An investigator says more victims could surface as police continue to investigate, but police fear some parishioners in the congregation may choose to pray about the allegations rather than provide concrete evidence.
Posted: Monday, September 24 2012, 03:31 AM CDT
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Obama says nation must do more for fallen heroes
May 25, 2013 10:08 GMT
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says the nation must do more than just remember its fallen heroes on Memorial Day.
In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama says the country must care for the loved ones the fallen leave behind. He says the country must also make sure that all veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned.
Obama says that, above all, the armed forces must have the support needed to carry out their missions at home and abroad.
In the Republican address, Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe thanks the nation for its prayers and support following Monday's deadly tornado in his home state. He recalls past natural and man-made disasters in Oklahoma and says that while the state was hard hit, "we're not knocked out."
Online:
Obama's address: http://www.whitehouse.gov Republican address: http://www.youtube.com/gopweeklyaddress
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