Use of Jesus Army's fortune is appalling, says victims' lawyer
Summary
A BBC investigation found that about 172 former members of the Jesus Army, an evangelical group, will receive large payments from the group's assets. Some of these payments might go to people accused of abuse within the group. A lawyer for 150 abuse victims criticized this plan, arguing that remaining funds should support charities instead.Key Facts
- The Jesus Army was an evangelical group with assets once valued at £58.6 million.
- An investigation revealed 172 former members, called listed beneficiaries, received payments from the group's assets.
- The lawyer, Malcolm Johnson, represents 150 victims of abuse involving the Jesus Army.
- The plan allows some people accused of abuse to receive money from the group's assets.
- The Jesus Fellowship Community Trust (JFCT) manages the dissolution of the group's assets.
- Victims have received compensation, averaging £13,000 each.
- A court order required unresolved claims against JFCT to be submitted by 16 October.
- Allegations during the redress scheme were reported to the police by JFCT trustees.
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