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Michigan Live reports:
A former church leader will stand trial on 60 charges related to sexual abuse after a Washtenaw County judge added 30 more counts based on preliminary testimony. Supporters of the eight men and one boy who testified against Zachary Radcliff, 29, could be heard crying in the courtroom as Judge J. Cedric Simpson read off the additional charges.
Simpson added nine counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and 21 counts of child sexually abusive activity to an already lengthy criminal complaint.
Radcliff will stand trial on 17 charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, 28 counts of child sexually abusive activity, seven counts of aggravated child sexually abusive activity and seven counts of using a computer to commit a crime. If convicted, he is facing up to life in prison.
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In late January, prosecutors revealed that Radcliff had called one of his victims eight times, warning the boy to “shut up.”
When Radcliff’s arrest was first reported, commenters were pouring into his Facebook page with accusations of coverup by his church.
CPAC has deleted his performance video from their website and from their YouTube channel.
They have also deleted their press release heralding his appearance. Last year local police said there may be over a dozen victims.
Above, note Jerry Falwell Jr.’s adoring gaze.
‘I believe them.’ Judge adds 30 more charges to sexual abuse case against church leader https://t.co/zWjdn7x2sg
— The Ann Arbor News (@annarbornews) March 4, 2025
“Simpson also pointed to testimony that implied some of the victims were paid using money from Oakwood Baptist Church, where [Zachary] Radcliff served as the worship leader and interim youth pastor, prompting a murmur in the courtroom.”https://t.co/2U9sScS9MR
— Spiritual Abuse (@SpiritualAbuse1) March 5, 2025