Truett McConnell University Fires Emir Caner Following Investigation Into Abuse Allegation Cover-Up

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Dr. Emir Caner. Screengrab from YouTube / @roopvilleroadbaptistchurch8601

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According to Now Habersham, investigator Richard Hyde presented the findings of the investigation during a four-hour closed meeting on Thursday. What the investigation actually found has not been revealed. At a press conference Friday morning, now-interim TMU President Yarbrough said he was not in the Thursday meeting and does not know what the findings are.

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“As soon as things are settled, our trustees will have another press report, but things are so unsettled,” said Yarbrough. “We know less than you want to know, until they get through with the negotiations of the separation.”

ChurchLeaders reached out to Truett McConnell University for comment and was referred to the statement it had already publicly published.

This article has been updated with Truett McConnell University’s response.

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