Church Leader Convicted After Decades of Abuse | London News

A former church deacon convicted of multiple sexual offenses spanning four decades, John Grant, 77, was found guilty of 11 counts of abuse against four young men who trusted him within UK Baptist churches and youth groups. The investigation, sparked by one survivor’s 2023 report, uncovered a pattern of exploitation dating back to 1970. Authorities urge others to come forward, promising compassionate handling of all allegations — no matter how long ago they occurred. This case underscores the deep wounds inflicted by abuse in trusted community spaces, made possible only by the courage of those who spoke out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dea692e9a1f95ec4