The Roys Report Woman Alleges VP at Truett McConnell U Abused Her While President Provided Cover
May 30, 2025
Haley Swinson, a former soccer coach at Truett McConnell University, bravely shares her traumatic experience of alleged sexual abuse by a university official, with Marcia Schein, her advocate, providing legal insights. They discuss the systemic cover-up by the institution and the emotional turmoil victims face. The conversation delves into the dark side of spiritual mentorship, the problematic use of NDAs to silence victims, and the urgent need for accountability in religious organizations, emphasizing the importance of empowering survivors to seek justice.
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Grooming Disguised as Spiritual Mentoring
- Haley Swinson was groomed and sexually abused by Bradley Reynolds under the guise of spiritual mentoring.
- He convinced her the abuse was God's will as part of a secret betrothal to manipulate her over years.
New Believer's Trust Exploited
- Haley was a new believer hungry to grow spiritually when she met Bradley Reynolds and his family.
- Reynolds quickly befriended her women's soccer team, creating a trusting context for grooming.
Basement Bible Study Abuse
- Bible study meetings in the basement began with teaching but progressed to inappropriate touching.
- The abuse was masked by Reynolds saying it was God's will, which silenced Haley in confusion and fear.
