A Dallas County grand jury declined to indict Dallas evangelist Rickie Rush in two criminal cases. But prosecutors did not even meet with the man at the...
A Dallas County grand jury declined to indict megachurch pastor Rickie Rush in two criminal cases, including an allegation he raped a teenager 15 years ago.
The pastor has overseen the southern Dallas megachurch, known as IBOC, since 1990. At its peak a decade ago, the church boasted more than 10,000 members. His popular sermons have drawn local celebrities and elected officials who sought his political support.began reporting allegations of abuse from former church members in 2020. Rush’s attorney has said the accusations against him are part of a smear campaign.
Prosecutors could revive the case if new evidence emerges. But that is small comfort for former church members who say they have struggled for years to summon the courage to go public with their stories. Bell’s aunt and his mother, Donna Fields, are former church members and said Rush sexually assaulted them when they were teenagers. Given Rush’s history with the family, the sisters said they are dismayed prosecutors never discussed the case with them or Bell. Bell’s lawyer said prosecutors did not follow basic protocol for handling sexual assault crimes.
“I can generally tell you that it is extremely unusual for a prosecutor’s office not to speak to the victim before you put the matter to a grand jury,” Flynn said.
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