Incident #1 Rapist Marry 14-Year-Old Victim
In a controversial Incident, a former Alabama pastor, Jason Greathouse, accused of raping a 14-year-old girl who he later married after she became pregnant, has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
The charge has been downgraded from second-degree rape, a felony, to contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a misdemeanor. Under the agreement, Greathouse will serve two years of unsupervised probation for the incident that occurred in 2018 when he was 24 and the victim was 14. Surprisingly, he will not have to register as a sex offender.
The Coffee County District Attorney’s Office made the deal due to potential extenuating circumstances that could have led to a mistrial or not guilty verdict by jury nullification. The victim and Greathouse married at the urging of their parents and had a child together.
The DA suggests that issues related to custody and visitation may have motivated the reporting of the alleged rape many years later. The victim expressed her anger at the plea deal, stating that the punishment is equivalent to “buying beer for a minor.” The case has stirred controversy and raised questions about justice and accountability.
Incident #2 Church Leader Charge of Child Pornography
The leader of a well-known megachurch in Phoenix, Naasón Joaquín García, was charged with child sex crimes, along with other leaders of the international organization La Luz Del Mundo.
The charges include human trafficking, production of child pornography, and forcible rape of a minor. The group coerced victims into performing sexual acts by claiming they were going against God if they refused.
The investigation began in 2018 following information submitted through a clergy abuse complaint form. The church’s official website refers to Garcia as the “Apostle of Jesus Christ” and denies the allegations, stating he has always adhered to the law and respected governmental institutions.
Incident #3: 12-Year Rape Victim in Hawaii Awarded $40 Million
In a childhood sex abuse lawsuit in Hawaii, a victim known as “N.D.” was awarded a $40 million settlement.
The plaintiff claimed that Keneth L. Apana, an “Elder” in the Jehovah’s Witness church, raped and sexually abused her in 1992 when she was just 12 years old. The abuse occurred during sleepovers at Apana’s house.
The lawsuit was filed in 2020 against Apana and the Makaha Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, along with other entities associated with the church. Apana admitted to many of the facts presented in court, and it was revealed that he had sexually molested minor girls for at least 23 years.
The settlement was reached after the case against the Jehovah’s Witnesses was initially settled. The spokesperson for the Jehovah’s Witnesses condemned the actions of anyone who victimizes children and stated that elders in their faith comply with reporting laws and do not discourage victims from reporting abuse to the police.
Incident 4: Mother asks her 2 Year Son To penetrate her with a sex toy
The Ohio Supreme Court’s decision to narrow the definition of rape has overturned the conviction of Miranda Smith, who was charged with sexually abusing her 2-year-old son in 2019.
The court ruled that Smith’s actions constituted gross sexual imposition, not rape, as she did not technically penetrate her son but had him penetrate her with a sex toy. Advocates for victims of child sex abuse are outraged by the ruling, questioning its impact on future cases.
The court’s unanimous decision clarified the legal distinction and modified Smith’s conviction to reflect gross sexual imposition instead of rape, potentially reducing her sentencing. Critics argue that child survivors of sexual abuse may suffer long-term trauma and the ruling undermines their protection. The decision has sparked widespread criticism and calls for accountability in the justice system.
Incident 5: Buddhist student was raped and impregnated by her spiritual leader
A lawsuit filed in Oregon accuses Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist Teacher, of sexual battery and sex trafficking. The lawsuit alleges that Choga abused his teacher-student relationship with Rachel Montgomery, a young Buddhism student, through uninvited sexual interactions, which culminated in her being raped inside a Buddhist temple. Choga used twisted interpretations of karma and tantra to justify his actions, claiming they were part of “tantric empowerment” and Buddhist teachings.
Montgomery found comfort and guidance at the Dzogchen Retreat Center led by Choga, but the relationship turned abusive and controlling. He pressured her into uninvited sexual acts, and she became pregnant as a result. Choga convinced her that the child would be an “enlightened being,” but eventually agreed to pay for an abortion on the condition of her silence.
The lawsuit accuses the Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation and six individuals of negligence and vicarious liability for sexual battery and sex trafficking. Despite initially feeling ostracized, Montgomery decided to come forward publicly to warn others about her experience and the risks of Teacher sexual abuse within the Buddhist community. The lawsuit sheds light on the power imbalances and lack of accountability within Buddhist traditions, emphasizing the need for awareness and protection against such abuses.
Incident 6: 3-Year-old Medical Abuse
A 27-year-old mother from Texas has been arrested for allegedly subjecting her 3-year-old daughter to medical abuse.
Jessica Gasser reportedly took her child to multiple hospitals in different states, where unnecessary medical procedures were performed. She lied to hospital staff about her daughter’s medical history, leading to the child’s blood being drawn 28 times. Gasser also set up a fake GoFundMe account to raise money for her daughter’s medical treatment.
Doctors grew suspicious when the child continued to experience weight loss despite medical interventions. Authorities discovered Gasser’s online activities, where she searched for information on lying to doctors and tried to delete social media posts related to her daughter’s health.
The case was reported to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, leading to her arrest.
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