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John Blanchard

Virginia Church Faces Pressure To Remove Pastor Accused of Sex Crimes

Protesters gathered outside Rock Church International in Virginia Beach, VA, to call upon the church to remove pastor John Blanchard. Blanchard was one of 17 men arrested last year in a prostitution sting operation.

‘We Intend To Recover Our Good Name’—VA Pastor Announces ‘Legal Action’ in First Public Appearance Since Prostitution Sting Arrest

While he did not preach the morning’s sermon, Virginia pastor John Blanchard did announce that he would be pursuing “legal action” in light of the sex charges brought against him, which were subsequently dropped. 

Charges Against Virginia Pastor of Soliciting Sex With a Minor Dropped

On Tuesday, charges against John Blanchard, pastor of Rock Church in Virginia Beach, VA, were dropped. Blanchard was charged with solicitation of prostitution of a minor in 2021 after being caught in a police sting.