What is Rock Church being sued for?

Rock Church is facing lawsuits and criticism related to child neglect, abuse allegations, and failure to protect children.

Who is Miles McPherson?

Miles McPherson is the founder and pastor of Rock Church, a megachurch in San Diego, and a former NFL player.

What was the outcome of the Arabella McCormack case?

Rock Church agreed to a $3 million settlement in connection with the starvation death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack.

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Megachurch Pastor's Empire Rocked by Abuse Lawsuits

7 Jan

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Summary

Rock Church settled $3 million in a child starvation death case.
Previous lawsuits alleged sexual battery and harassment at rehab program.
School linked to church faced lawsuits over alleged teacher molestation.

Megachurch Pastor's Empire Rocked by Abuse Lawsuits

Rock Church, a prominent San Diego megachurch founded by former NFL player Miles McPherson, is embroiled in a series of scandals. The church recently agreed to a $3 million settlement concerning the starvation death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack in August 2022. Arabella's mother was an ordained elder at the church, and the lawsuit alleged a failure to intervene by various institutions, including Rock Church, as the child's condition deteriorated.

This devastating case is not isolated. In 2014, Rock Church faced a civil complaint involving sexual battery and harassment allegations at ABC Sober Living, a program affiliated with the church. Additionally, around the same period, parents filed a lawsuit alleging child molestation by a teacher at The Rock Academy, the church's school, and a failure by administrators to act.