6 Sep 2022

Sexual offending prevalent at Gloriavale, court hears

From Checkpoint, 5:51 pm on 6 September 2022

A court has heard Gloriavale founder Hopeful Christian told a father who had just buried his daughter that he could take comfort from the fact she wouldn't be molested.

Clem Ready says sexual offending was prevalent at the Christian community and its leaders used their power to cover it up.

Jean Edwards reports from the Employment Court hearing in Christchurch.