Bishop T.D. Jakes Sues Pastor Duane Youngblood: Defamation Case Overview
Bishop T.D. Jakes is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by Bishop Duane Youngblood. Youngblood has accused Jakes of sexually assaulting him when he was 18 or 19 years old.
In a recent interview, Youngblood shared his allegations, including inappropriate physical contact and inappropriate conversations between the two in a private setting.
These accusations come amidst Youngblood’s own troubling criminal history, which includes serving time for offenses against children.
While the allegations have not been verified, they are drawing significant attention within the church community and raise serious questions about accountability among religious leaders.