Federal Judge David Carter has put Trinity Broadcasting Network’s potential “vexatious litigant” label on hold for now–as long as the broadcaster can behave and observe a few other qualifications… this, even after discovering a sixth lawsuit against the Crouch’s granddaughter that he didn’t yet know about. Read the OC Register story.
Author: Pete Evans
Eternal Struggle For Inheritance: Younger Son at TBN To Take the Reins
The Orange County Register recently obtained a photo of Jan Crouch with her head thrown back in ecstasy, holding a letter from Paul Crouch Sr. on what some were thinking might have been his deathbed stating who would eventually run the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). The letter makes a bold comparison between their family and the ancient patriarch Isaac and his two sons Esau and Jacob. Just as the elder son Esau was subservient to the younger son Jacob, Matt Crouch would be the ultimate authority at TBN instead of his oldest son and namesake, Paul Crouch, Jr. Read the entire story here.
“Is Trinity Broadcasting a ‘vexatious litigant’?” The OC Register reports Judge’s observation…
Federal Judge David Carter overseeing a legal battle between the Trinity Broadcasting Network and Brittany Koper observed, “These cases appear to be duplicative…” and ordered TBN to explain in 10 pages or less. Vexatious litigation is legal action which is brought, regardless of its merits, solely to harass or subdue an adversary (from Wikipedia)… .Read the story here.
“Sex, Lies, and Television”(World Mag article)–also, new legal team and spokesperson for Koper and Crouch
New legal team goes up against phalanx of TBN attorneys (World Magazine, Warren Smith, 8/24/2012)–After a lengthy absence of legal counsel, Brittany Koper and her younger sister, Carra Crouch, now have a new set of lawyers. TBN’s in-house legal team and at least two outside law firms must now contend with lawyers from the Richardson, Richardson, Boudreaux, and Keesling law firm in Tulsa, OK. Trinity Foundation’s president, Ole Anthony, was a spokesperson for the two sisters until new legal counsel was obtained and the Foundation continues as investigators for these and upcoming lawsuits.
Crouches’ TBN empire imploding with family lawsuits / another involving Carra Crouch included below / legal fund added
Just when we were starting to think that investigative reporting is dead in America, the Orange County Register began to report on this story of intimidation, bullying, lawsuits, counter lawsuits, and opulent lifestyles among the leadership of the Trinity Broadcasting Network. Paul and Jan Crouch, who run the enterprise, hired their granddaughter, Brittany Koper, as CFO last year. When Brittany apparently began to try to clean up the finances of the organization she was soon given the boot along with her father, Paul Crouch Jr., who was being groomed to take over.
Among many incredible details of her own whistleblower-style lawsuit, Mrs. Koper alleges that her own uncle was tapping on a firearm while advising her to keep TBN finances and the Crouch family’s dirty laundry secret– or else. A few days later, the same uncle -— Matt Crouch– and her grandfather Paul Crouch made similar threats on air during their daily broadcast, “Behind the Scenes.”
Granddaugther Carra Crouch alleges rape and coverup happened six years ago…
One of Paul and Jan Crouch’s granddaughter’s, Carra Crouch, filed suit against TBN on Monday 6/18/2012. She alleges she was raped six years ago at age 13 by a 30-year-old TBN employee and that the rape was covered up by her grandmother Jan Crouch and her 2nd cousin John Casoria–TBN’s in-house council. Carra is Brittany Koper’s younger sister. Carra Crouch’s lawsuit can be found here.
Eddie Long’s finances entangled with church
After a six-month investigation, WSBTV in Atlanta has found that controversial Bishop Eddie Long’s personal finances have been intertwined with his New Birth Missionary Baptist Church for years, possibly violating tax laws. The church has paid roughly $200,000 in property taxes for him, plus $85,000 in taxes for his jet. (February 8, 2012) Read the entire story here.
Duplantis Exposed, by Lee Zurik, Fox 8 News New Orleans
Jesse Duplantis’ mansion may be the largest televangelist’s mansion in the US. His trips to Hawai’i and other locations in his ministry’s corporate jet may be considered personal income by the IRS. Find out more in this video…
WFAA TV Investigates Ed Young, Jr.
Ed Young’s leased jet travels to exotic destinations
WFAA-TV in Dallas posted another investigative article April 26 about Fellowship Church in Grapevine and a number of questionable trips Pastor Ed Young Jr. made in his leased private jet. Trinity Foundation helped supply much of the information used in the report.
ESPN: Athletes and Evangelists Cross Paths
ESPN reporter John Barr delves into how athletes can and do add large monetary gifts and status to various TV ministries. 4/19/2009
CBS Evening News w/ Katie Couric Investigates Kenneth Copeland
Katie Couric and her producers give us a closer look at Senator Grassley’s investigation and more specifically, Kenneth Copeland.