Bruster PLLC's Suit Featured in KERA News
Ronnie Goines, lead pastor of Koinonia Christian Church in Arlington, Texas, is facing a lawsuit filed by Bruster PLLC on March 1, 2025, for a female church member alleging sexual exploitation and assault. The plaintiff claims that in 2023, Goines abused his pastoral position to groom and sexually assault her on two occasions. The lawsuit also accuses the church of negligence and fraud, asserting that church leaders were aware of prior misconduct allegations against Goines but failed to take appropriate action.In July 2024, Goines was arrested on charges of sexual assault and indecent assault following allegations from a different female church member. He briefly stepped down but returned to the pulpit in October 2024. Goines maintains his innocence in the criminal case. The current lawsuit seeks $1 million in damages, for past and ongoing trauma experienced by the victim while Goines continues his pastoral duties.
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https://www.keranews.org/news/2025-03-04/arlingtons-koinonia-church-lead-pastor-sued-over-alleged-grooming-and-sexual-abuse