Ex-church minister who admitted child sexual abuse to BBC still free years later
Summary
A former church minister, Robert Corfield, admitted to the BBC that he sexually abused a child in Canada during the 1980s but remains free. Despite investigations by both the FBI and Canadian authorities, no arrest has been made. The church, often called The Truth or Two by Twos, has a history of abuse allegations.Key Facts
- Robert Corfield admitted to the BBC that he abused a boy named Michael Havet in the 1980s.
- Corfield is among over 1,100 names reported to a hotline for abuse within the church.
- The FBI launched an investigation into the church approximately a month after the BBC report in early 2024, but Corfield is still free in Montana.
- Another man, referred to as Edward, claims Corfield abused him in 1974.
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) investigated the 1980s abuse report and sent findings to prosecutors.
- The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice has not commented on whether they are reviewing the case.
- The church is known for its secrecy and has about 100,000 members, primarily in North America.
- The church was founded in Ireland in 1897 and is known for its ministers who travel and preach New Testament teachings.
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