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My Pastor Called It An “Emotional Affair,” But It Was Abuse

The Roys Report

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Mariah Smothers Speaks Publicly for the First Time About Clergy Sexual Abuse by Patrick Garcia

Mariah Smothers is speaking publicly for the first time about what she claims was clergy sexual abuse by Patrick Garcia, former pastor of the Hills Church in Evansville, Indiana. Also joining her is her husband, Jack Smothers, who was stood by Mariah throughout the turmoil and devastation of the past several years. We reached out to him to hear his side of the story; he responded via email saying: "I'm in a season of accepting the Lord's forgiveness and moving on"

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