Doe immediately reported the incident to law enforcement.
An investigating deputy district attorney (DDA) later stated that GCC interfered and “prevented” Doe from reporting “sexually suggestive photos” to law enforcement. The suit alleges:
[T]he pastor and elders at Grace Community Church muddled what could have been helpful evidence as to [Clinton’s] intent. Their arrogance in attempting to handle such a delicate—and potentially criminal—matter, in house, and without the due diligence that certainly would have triggered their mandatory reporting edicts, hinders our ability to use the prior events to ascertain the suspect’s intent in the bathroom of the Coldstone on the date in question.
The lawsuit is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, treble damages under California child-abuse statutes, and a court order requiring GCC to implement mandated-reporter training. A jury trial is requested.
ChurchLeaders reached out to GCC for comment and will update this article in the event of a response.
