Sex Abuse Litigation

All institutions

Hillsong Church

5 reports indexed, newest first.

August 2023

  1. Brian Houston acquitted of concealing father's child sex abuse

    A Sydney magistrate found Houston not guilty, ruling he had a reasonable excuse for not reporting.

    Verdict Other religious organizationsAustralia, New South WalesReported by Religion News Service

April 2022

  1. Leaked Hillsong NYC report finds misconduct beyond Carl Lentz

    An investigation commissioned by Hillsong described sexual misconduct and abuse of power at its New York church.

    Investigation Other religious organizationsUnited States, New YorkReported by Religion News Service

March 2022

  1. Brian Houston resigns from Hillsong after board findings on conduct with women

    Houston resigned after the church disclosed two complaints about his conduct with women.

    Policy change Other religious organizationsAustralia, New South WalesReported by Religion News Service

January 2022

  1. Brian Houston steps aside as Hillsong global senior pastor ahead of trial

    Houston stepped back from leadership while he prepared to contest the concealment charge.

    Criminal charges Other religious organizationsAustralia, New South WalesReported by Religion News Service

August 2021

  1. Australian police charge Hillsong founder Brian Houston with concealing father's abuse

    New South Wales police charged Houston with concealing a serious indictable offense involving abuse by his late father, Frank Houston.

    Criminal charges Other religious organizationsAustralia, New South WalesReported by Religion News Service