But despite all the religious grandstanding, court records and media reports show Pitts cant seem to keep his private parts in his pants while he is in public places. p.s. Various allegations have been raised against Senior Pastor Michael Pitts, his wife Kathi Pitts, Eddie Combs (singer in the group Higher Ground), ( of the church), David Huskins (former bishop to Michael Pitts who committed suicide) and others. So, yeah, I certainly dont say God unless Im saying it to speak to Him, or talking about Him to someone else. A urine test confirmed Pitts was legally drunk although he told the court he only drank two glasses of wine. The Cstone app from Cornerstone Church connects you with everything that is happening. hahahaha! I noticed they all look young and hip. Defined under legal terminology, (in which I have an understudy degree in law) is most frequently referred to as a subpeona. That is simply an aspect of the case that has been passed along and like a game of telephone; the truth has been warped so uniformly that most believe the lie. Despite these efforts to raisethe alarmabout Aarumsbehavior,he remains in his position as president at Circle C Ranch as of spring2021, a role in which he has spentconsiderable time with adolescent staff members. The truth is that God holds us and judges us and makes us accountable for our actions. But thanks, you did give me some thoughts. Nobodys perfect, you should know that! Circle C Ranch wouldultimately determinethe initial allegationswere false through its own internal investigation. But by not speaking up or following up on complaints, they are in fact providing passive support.. god wont be mocked. I know one year Pastor Banks initiated a birthday donation for Pitts and they actually did pass around the buckets. The divine person, the Holy Spirit, was promised and sent to the early Church for empowerment in Christian living and demonstrations of God's power. If you are the Pastor, your going to have to give me some more compelling evidence. The Delta incident is a completely separate incident. matthew! Im known by the entire Cornerstone congregation.I dont need the trouble or the headache. Perhaps you didnt decipher this from my prior postings so let me make myself abundantly clear: I love Pastor Michael Pitts. Maumee, OH, United States JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CORNERSTONE CHURCH TOLEDO Numerous people have come forward over the past twenty years alleging sexual abuse, harassment, exploitation, and assault from high ranking ministers at Cornerstone Church. But unfortunately thats not the case. I have no doubt that Cornerstone does many wonderful things. That could have been anyone to have seen Pastor pantsless. Its your site, do what you want to do. The developer provided this information and may update it over time. I just hold Gods name in high esteem. Did you see him doing the act.. Members are told to shut up and follow him, and believe me thats what they do. By the way I did hear pitts say that along with the whole chruch that day. Just wanted to throw that in there. Maybe that is why all of those charges were dropped. Why is it that any joe schmoe, who could have done the same things that Pitts did, and have the book thrown at him? Hi Romesha, Thanks for your review. Until members really wake up and ask God to show them the truth, this man will continue to excel. For more, visit the website atwww.d2l.org. You sure seem to have everything figured out I just hope you dont ever need any grace or mercy since it is certain that you aernt offering any to Pastor Michael or anyone elso for that matter. Improve this listing All photos (14) Top ways to experience nearby attractions Self Guided "Detroit's Spirit and History" Solo Walking Tour 4 Jesus I love youthank You Lordthank You Lordyes yesthank You Lord.bless your wonderful wonderful loving saving redeeming powerful name!!! God Bless Pastor Pitts, Cornerstone Church, and all heares and doers of Gods word. He loves the congregation with all his heart, and he DOES point to Jesus in his preaching teachings writings etc. My Cornerstone. You will not hear from me again on this forum, because I have better things to do than dig up peoples opinions of my past. So Ive been a little stressed with that lateley, thats why Ive been gone from this. HMMM, Ill be praying for the no name people on here. Jesus crossed many lines for you, laying down his life that you might have eternal life. NOT GODS!! May God Bless. The answer, apparently, is 7 months. Amazing. It says in the bible that God forgives and FORGETS. In 1997, he faced eight counts of public indecency and seven counts of criminal trespass, linked to a series of incidents in which a man matching Pastor Pitts description was reported exposing himself to people in places like a local park and a Wal-Mart parking lot. amen! The effects of Aarums actionshave grown, spawning a black hole that consumedthewomenslives, they said,andrippedapart personal relationships and church alliances in the close-knit Christian community in Western New York. AGAIN, ANYONE WHO SAYS TO HIS BROTHER, RACA IS ANSWERABLE TO THE SANHEDRIN. in any way. The statement was withdrawn after it drew widespread criticism. Vengeanceis the Lords, Ademasaid. So the people who were victim to the disgusting actions of Pitts, are just supposed to live with it? Comparing Mohler to legendary American pastor Jonathan Edwards, Mahaney rhapsodized about how smart Mohler is by gushing over his stack of books: Ive seen his stack of books. After all thats what they teach isnt it, if you give enough youll get rich? But one man represents righteousness and one man represents selfishness. BUT ANYONE WHO SAYS, YOU FOOL! WILL BE IN DANGER OF THE FIRE OF HELL. But I believe that people who give no grace to others better hope they dont ever need any. Oh by the way, I attended Cornerstone from 1986 to 2000. They choose before they write which way they want it to go and than make things up to slant it in that direction! 4 Reviews. As far as thinking the people were walking in funny ummm I guess I can believe you were once a member of a cult. If you notice on his website there is no mention of Jesus. Why are there so many people concerned about Cornerstone, if its not their money that people given to the church? Who was without sin Christ was! FYI: If you post on this forum again pretending to be Michael Pitts, Im going to personally send him an e-mail and then maybe the real Pastors attorneys can issue you a warrant. Christ said the only person with the right to cast stones is someone who is without sin right? Like hello peoplethats 10% to the churchNOT the pastor! Everything with regard to the exposing incident was so questionable and especially the Delta arrest. The media exaggerated a lot and the jokes were cruel = but where is Denny Shaeffer, the saved one, now? I would be interested to know. Pitts can petition state to get license back. Nineteen others14 of them speaking on the record,including former camp staff members, their family members andpastors in the region said theypersonally witnessedAarumsactions, or heard aboutthemfrom staff or loved ones. What about the scriprute that says God has choosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith. And contentment with Godliness is great gain but those that teach that Godliness is the source of gain you are to withdraw from. Read it in Timothy you simple minded Christian and do what the scripture says to do to those that preach the prosperity message withdraw from them. I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message. Many former members believe that the church preys on underprivileged minorities, especially in the black and hispanic communities and those with lower socio-economic status. Mahaneys former flagship church, Covenant Life, gave an additional $15,000 to SBTS. how are you so sure that its true? Cattaraugus CountySgt. [14] Heal The World also funds the Cornerstone Academy, a school in the village of Odokono N'kwanta, Ghanan. I am doing my best as a servant of God to preach the gospel so that a lost and hurt people may come to know Jesus Christ. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. I was in Maumee today and saw the church for the first time. After the lawsuit against SGM was dropped, in fact, Mohler and two fellow evangelicals published a. for Mahaney, calling him our friend and a vast influence for good. The statement claimed that Mahaney was not charged with any credible, serious, and direct wrongdoing. Thus, they wrote, we, along with many others, refused to step away from C.J. Well I amy also be surprised your a pastors wife seeing as you gossip on an online forum about other pastors wives. Your right, I do know nobody is perfect including myself, michael pitts and you. It dawns on you pretty quickly that this is not appropriate, Smith said. He does great things for lots o people!!! It says that at judgement they will stand before Jesus saying didnt we prophesy in your name, etc. If this kind of a critical error could be made it is obvious that this man is an idiot who is incapable of trustworthy testimony because he may have forgotten what day it was! You want to argue a point that is mute. Meet #MattRasor who is the Chief Financial Officer at Cornerstone Church under the leadership of Bishop Michael Pitts. I think anyone looking up the good pastor should have access to some information about his past, shall we say, issues. At the time of the Delta incident, Pitts was driving a teal blue Saab; which was identified by two boys. Appreciate the feedback. Thats the childish statement. Attorneys file lawsuits. I value Pastor Michael enough that aside from preaching herasy, there is nothing that will keep me from being blessed by his ministry. How are church leaders selected? [8], Pitts was consecrated as a bishop by the International Communion of Charismatic Churches in October 2009 for his oversight of the Cornerstone Global Network, a network of more than 120 churches. Its well in excess of 5 million dollars a year. Their breathalyzer machine there was broken, so troopers say Pitts provided a urine sample that was sent to Columbus for analysis. (Its in Maumee, a Toledo suburb.) If someone wants to read an article on Pitts, they could do a search on the blades website. A legal warrant. Pitts says hes done nothing wrong, despite the evidence. To invest in and support our ministry, visit http://cornerstonechurch.info/giving to make a. I WATCH PASTOR PITTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND BENEFIT FROM HIS MINISTRY. Let me just say that when you verbally attack Michael Pitts on this forum, your not attacking him anymore. If you have a stack of books, Im saying theres quite a difference, pretty obvious difference, between your stack and his stack of books. Its all about them and what they can do for me. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Hi Hayden!! Why is the church still strong? Whats that called again (I dont have an understudy degree) oh yea FRAUD. In 2005, the church filed for a restraining order to halt its attempted sale by then owner, Lamaree Marty Miller. Finally, no one said he was exempt from sin. Im done. If, as you say, you dont care if your spiritual leader has a penchant for public masturbation, drunk driving, and lying well then, I suppose Ive wasted your time. He was out of the country on half of the alleged dates. We all have evil learking in our members. He also pleaded "no contest" in April of 1998 to two charges of criminal trespassing in a case where he was accused of exposing himself at Oak Openings Metropark. Hes completely unapproachable and has set up his organization so that the congregation worships him and not Jesus. Are you being sarcastic or is that a compliment? I call it an organization because thats how he runs it. your both pussys please tell me where you live and work so we can meet. You did. said Lester Sumrall about the Maumee building, We began holding services in East Toledo at the Historic Eastwood Theater, Cornerstone Harvest Church planted in Lima, OH, We invest 4.2 million dollars in world class facilities for the children's wing and multipurpose facilities at our Maumee Campus, Cornerstone City Church planted in Wayne, MI, We celebrated the consecration of Pastor Michael Pitts to the office of Bishop, We launched Heal The World as an outreach arm of Cornerstone Church, The historic Eastwood Theater was and once again began holding services as the new Eastwood Campus, Cornerstone City Church restructures as our Wayne Campus, Purchased the Summit building in downtown Toledo and began renovations, Cornerstone Harvest Church restructures as our Lima Campus, Cornerstone launches as the Downtown Campus, Phil and Meredith Ryburn installed as Lead Pastors. On the contrary, he is a manipulative, arrogant man. A warrant is: a writ issued usually by a judge or magistrate which commands an otherwise illegal act and affords the person executing the writ protection from damages if the act is performed. A buddy of mine used to video tape the services at Cornerstone. Church Online is a place for you to experience God and connect with others. Thank you for making that information available to me. I think you need to know more than what Pitts and Clan want you to see in the saftey of the congregation. I will not validate thier slander with comment, suffice to say, the gentleman from NJ has a point and it should render this debate over the alleged dealings of one man moot. Apparently Josh is too busy to check this forum any longer. Does anyone know if this is true? touchy touchy arent we? Unfortunately, there is no one to rebuke him sharply, openly and to his face until he repents. Im sure your cousin is the only saved person that has contributed to this board. I think alot of other churches, have a problem with the mixed congregation. Warming up yet? They lived bored lives and were hungry for entertainment. 48hr left. I have been to Pastor Pitts church and seen him do AWESOME things for the Lord. Try reading the 6th chapter of I Timothy that says withdraw thyself from those that preach godliness is a source of gain. Charlton wrote here on RD back in March: Thesuit has been filed not only on behalf of the individual plaintiffs [8 at this point], but also on behalf of a much larger class of people allegedly abused as minors in SGM, who do not wish to come forward with their stories. You see, Pastor Michael Pitts was charged with several counts of exposing himself to strangers. Its funny that redneck Carty Finkbeiner could get less media coverage for all his real crimes. The Cstone app from Cornerstone Church connects you with everything that is happening. Cornerstone is impacting the city of Toledo in positive ways no matter what you think. The year sincewould be punctuated by texts to McDonalds phone other womentellingher theyd been abused, too. Gillissaid he brought the concern tohis Chapel colleagueWes Aarum Jr., Wayne Aarums brother, who said hed handle it from there,Gillis said. Cornerstone launches as the Downtown Campus 2019 Phil and Meredith Ryburn installed as Lead Pastors Privacy Policy Download Our App Careers Contact Us 1520 Reynolds Rd Maumee OH 43537 hello@cornerstone.church 419.725.5000 Copyright 2023, Cornerstone Church. That access, and Aarums presence as anauthority figurein a Christian setting,helpedfoster the girls'spiritual and emotional dependence on him, clearing the way for further manipulation and inappropriate behavior, said Cheryl Chambers, a licensed mental health counselor with Christian Counseling Ministries of Western New York. Because, only God can judge use with regard to his will. He blamed his problems on media monsters. 1520 Reynolds Rd, Maumee, OH 43537-1602. Cornerstone Youth exists to disciple resilient believers that influence culture. He is married to Kathi and they have two children. Watching the people walk in brought back flashbacks of when I was part of a cultish church called the International Churches of ChristI checked out the website and an eerie feeling came over me.it presents the church the same that the ICOC does. So there are two possibilities: The leadership is very secretive, deceptive, and full of greed. wow this is a trip! Once again, my fault with Charasmania is that its beliefs are wrong, thus discounting its actions. This info was disclosed via tape recordings to the defense and they were ready to use it. Fourteen womenacross the U.S.shared theirstorieson the record for this report;twoothers declined to share their names publicly but said they experiencedsimilarconduct. Making fun of Pastor Pitts on a billboard in Toledo is not speaking your opinion. Separate in the fact that it happened years prior to the much public criminal case. Not someone who looked like Pastor Pitts the good man himself, driving his own car! A subpoena is what you and your understudy degree are referring to which is: a formal order commanding a person to appear in court under penalty. You should read one of his books Julie. This is why I did not actually have to witness the incident to know its all true. Finally, the prosecutors said they agreed not to file charges if Mr. Pitts would agree to counseling, which Mr. Smith said Mr. Pitts did. He said in a May 7 email thathe followed Ranch policies, except in emergency cases in which men and women may have to have physical contact. Let it go? Pastor what do you mean by an understudy degree. Reporters also tried to contactRonald Snell,a longtime friend of Wes Aarum Sr. andCircle C board member for a short period, whowas also present at the meeting. Peter, the father of the church, denied Christ 3 times, tried to take off the high priest servents head, David was a murder, Abrham a liar, Simeon a zealot, so on and so on. It almost been 72 hours, are your attorneys issuing their warrants er subpeona or subpoena (yea thats what it is). Had the authorities had any convincing evidence on him, they would not have dropped all the charges and offered him a trespassing plea, would they? FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A downtown Fresno church is celebrating a win in a lawsuit against the state. [2], In June 1986, Pitts and his wife Kathi moved to Toledo to start a non-denominational church, which they named Cornerstone Church. Of course, Pitts was able to continue putting on his grand conferences because no one really knew that he was showing his private parts to little boys on a golf course. He pleaded no contest to the charge of driving while intoxicated and was sentenced to three days in a DWI program for first-time offenders. When I first came on, I was in awe of theAarums, said Smith, referring to Wes Aarum Sr. and his wife, Margaret. Thanks, and yes, I have applied for disability (though that makes me feel like a jerk) but anyway, Im just waiting right now. For example, many of the critics are from the Catholic Church. . Please let this die. The Apostles in Acts gave everything they had to meet the needs of the members of their churches. settle down now. A comment from subversive Christian bloggerJulie Anne Smithwhom I spoke to about a month ago was sadly prescient: As long as a pastor has the right theology, their behavior, no matter how bad it is, can be covered up.. Take Care, Please do ask. Rather the DA, deputy sherriff or a Sherriff himself. He demanded details and full eye contact. 'I was so young': Former Circle C Ranch staffer discusses effects of abuse. In court, when another defendant recognized Pastor Pitts and asked why he was there he said, You know, you dont get through life without taking a few little bumps.. And thats what Ive been doing just like everyone else. Hes more focused on speaking to asset owners. Also attorneys dont issue warrants, judges do. Share this story. For MANY reasons. In an interviewwith Buffalos WKBW-TV in March, Wayne Aarum told reporters he'd like to knowthe identities of thewomenwhoare accusing him ofimpropriety. I dont know about anyone else, but I think Mike Pitts is non other than the infamous Pastor Pitts from this forum. And if they are out of control spiritually and naturally, where does that leave those following them? Over the next 8 years the church invested over $800,000 into the station, eventually purchasing 37% ownership. The USA TODAY Network attempted to obtain any relevant reportsfiled on Wayne Aarum fromtheOffice of Children and Family Servicesunder the Freedom of Information Law. GEORGIE SILVAROLE, Tina Yee, NEW YORK STATE TEAM. Righteousnees seek the welfare of others more than the welfare of themselves. Shed resignfrom her position not long after, her emotions a mix of heartbreak andfrustrationasshe leftthe Ranch. Wheres your god for them? Many camp staffers credit Circle C Ranch as being integral to their personal spiritual growth and the formation of lastingconnections within the area Christian community. Michael Pitts NEVER attended court ordered counseling for any crime he was or was not convicted of. PLEASE SHARE THIS PETITION ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Are you illiterate as well as ignorant? Nice try whoever you are. Dedicated on line cs. This policy was included in a 2003document from a camp event titled The Circle CTen Commandments, and was mentioned by multiple camp staff members interviewed for this story. I find it painstakingly difficult to believe he would post as Mike Pitts on this firum, because he wouldnt Once again, nice try. Michael Pitts has accomplished more in his ministry already than you (edward) will ever accomplish. (obviously this is paraphrased) Dont be blinded by the charisma of this man. In a May 7, 2021, email, Aarum said there were occasions, such as when problems arose at the Ranch, when he wouldhaveto enter a space where a female counselor is present.. Marjorie Taylor Greenes Red/Blue National Divorce Looks an Awful Lot Like a Confederate Flag, Can Rage Fuel the Struggle for Justice? If anyone ever cares to chat with me, feel free to email me at jminner2@aol.com, and Ill be happy to talk with you. The organizations legal counsel at the time, Julia Hilliker, a partner at major Western New York law firm Hodgson Russ LLP,investigated the initial abuse claims. Herdetermination to bringto lightwhat she calls her Wayne story propelled her through the events of the last yearconfronting Aarum, speaking to investigators and police and comforting other women whove been through similar experiences. alot of those individuals were other pastors/priests in the city and alot were in a city/government office or political office. It looks like we have some Christian potty mouths in here. Jakes and Mark Chirona who have both recently had Michael Pitts in to preach. I hope no one mistakes my devotion to the real Pastor Michael S. Pitts again! The only man whos life im intrested in diggin around in is Jesus. lots o people enjoy me lucky charms I specialize in 501s and non-profits and in many of these situations the insurance climbs to 4 or 5 grand a month. Reviewed July 21, 2020. princess1075, Willoughby, Ohio. Please know that as I am sorry for my past actions, I am thankful for Gods saving Grace, and the authority he gives me as a child of the King. So I. Though, there are false prophets that have tried to use God for their own gain, God always expose them in the end. Just was surprised when she told me who she was! A legal warrant. If my worst quality is loyalty, then I guess thats okay. You dont need Pitts approval or covering. Righteous! CJ Mahaney, the founding pastor of Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM), recentlyspoke at a conference called Conviction to Lead 2013 at an SGM megachurch in Knoxville after a long absence from the public eye. this is the last time Ill be visiting this page, i have more important things to do. What restaurants are near Cornerstone Church? I had never been to Cornerstone prior to that, but a memember and friend ask me to attend. I doubt, however, that he likes to advertise his legal difficulties. Everyone would stop beign blessed and would probably go to hell, right. Non relevant to any of this. If he were youd better believe he would live in a far more expensive home than $440,000. But, according to the Bible, he does preach on tithing and giving. His final punishment: 14 days of house arrest with an ankle bracelet and a $500 fine. Who did you get that fromyour imagination? I am a part of the pitts family and reading this has been both hilarious and very very sad. Yes I am. I dont say these things lightly, I say them because Ive witness muchmuch more than youd ever know. Its called the 10 Commandments. Others have expressed suspicion, nonchalance or patent disbeliefregardingwomens stories on social media, or in person at church meetings. Circle C Ranch, founded by Aarums father, Wes Aarum Sr., in 1968and still operated bythe Aarumfamily,welcomesthousands of children every summer and hosts church youth retreats in the winter months. Bishop of Cornerstone Church Toledo and the Cornerstone Global Network Similar indecent exposure charges in Wauseon and Toledo were thrown out. Look at OJ, just because he was aquitted doesnt mean I think he was innocent. :https://www.wtol.com/article/news/pastor-pitts-faces-judge/512-e11a9b95-93b0-42b3-8c56-a395a7481a30, 2009-Alert: Bishop Michael Pitts and other vipers preparing to strike: https://gcmwatch.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/the-michael-pitts/, In 2010 dozens of former members started a blog detailing abuses suffered at the hands of Cornerstone leaders: https://lifeaftercornerstonetoledo.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-just-me-life-after-toledo-pit-stop.html, Michael Pitts Sanitized Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Pitts_(pastor). $$ - $$$ Mexican Southwestern Latin. Pitts has been found guilty ofdriving under the influence once before. Actually, God did show the truth, they just choose to ignore it. He wasnt drunk. HOWEVER, HE OBVIOUSLY HAS SOME PERSONAL ISSUES. Julie: I just liked seeing you going back and forth with Dan. Id rather have a pastor who is filled with love and compassion.two qualities definitely lacking in Pitts. What I think we must look at iswhat makes a False Teacher (or Apostle) false, his actions or doctrine? His final arrest was the drunk driving incident. Can you walk away from the church today if you dont agree with whats being taught or do you feel like they have you so wrapped that you would have to sneak away and break all connections? These environments are often helped by a network of oblivious, passive or complicit supporters or followers who dont report the perpetrators actions, saidMinette Drumwright, a professor and researcher at the University of Texas at Austin who has studied workplace harassment. lily you smell like shit. I completely agree with you. Everyone says they always turn you down though, and you have to fight. The stage door is closed. Cornerstone Church is located across NW Ohio . Doesnt it say in the Bible that you are to tithe to the church 10% of your wages? But I for one, am not ever going to go to a church where the guy has had so much evidence pointing at him, and putting him in such a bad light. MAUMEE -- A local pastor convicted of drunk driving is back home. TOLEDO, OH - This will not be easy on the eyes. If you are that concerned about a so called false-prophet or a church being led astray by false teachings then get on your knees and do some real intercession pray for this man and these people.oh and one more thingLord, you are awesome!! on Mr. Pitts. Eddie Long is trending gay affirming and fancies himself a religious Donald Trump. Abusers mayrelyonthat societal perceptiontocreate an environment in which theirabuse can continuein plain sight, she said. So, yes, then when she heard I was a pastors wife, she then said that she was, and told me who she was. When asked if he had even been confronted about his interactions with teen girls at campbyboard members, Ranch employees or volunteers, Aarum said no family member or Ranchboard memberhad even complained to him regarding his conduct. This is the man that appeared on the. I really believe Pastor Pitts is sincere and annoited. julie: looking at this from a completely nontheistic viewpoint, the fact that Pitts was acquitted should be proof enough, in this country anyway, of his innocence. She was 15, and he told her she was amazing. The nature and content of Mohlers stack was apparently so moving Mahaney devoting 190 words to it and to Mohlersworld-class gifts.. So why are you still there if the Bible commands to withdraw from those that preach inerrant doctrine? So, what, exactly, does Michael Pitts teach and expect from you as a member of his church? Your a joke. Its apparent because these people cannot govern their own lives, they turn a blind eye and enable Pitts to continue his charade and deception. No worries though because GOD never sleeps. You said it best, Pastor Pitts one of great teachers of Gods word in this generation, I invite you to attend Cornerstone and see for yourself. His behavior does NOT represent the rest of us. Pitts is lying. One can still see what a wonderful teacher he is. You cant even put your name on your post!! Of course, why would he want to speak with someone who doesnt have any money? Others were less sure.. Any reasonable person would do this seeing as he lives in Toledo. [7], Pitts has not attended seminary or theological college, but is self-taught from tapes, CDs, books, and other materials. You may choose to wrap yourself in deception and lies and your bitterness like you obviously have, but you need to keep it to yourself. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. The lawsuit against SGM, which fizzled out in the late spring due to statutes of limitations, alleged that church leaders, including Mahaney, had actively worked to protect multiple abuse perpetrators while harassing and intimidating victims into silence. Circle C Ranch released its owninvestigation of the allegations at The Chapelon the Ranchs website in March 2021. TOLEDO, OH This will not be easy on the eyes.