Sexual assault and harassment claims against Bishop of Liverpool John Perumbalath sparked fresh concerns over Church of England 'cover ups'.
John Perumbalath was accused of sexual assault and harassment before being enthroned as Bishop of Liverpool in 2023 A Church of England bishop responsible for overseeing discipline has been accused of sexually assaulting and sexually harassing two women. John Perumbalath, the Bishop of Liverpool , allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on several occasions between 2019 and 2023 while he was a bishop in Essex , Channel 4 News reports.
A statement on behalf of him and the Church said: ‘The NST concluded that there was not sufficient evidence to bring a safeguarding-related complaint under the Clergy Discipline Measure itself but offered the woman support if she wished to do so. ‘The NST continues to have contact, at her request, with the woman who came forward and the offer of ongoing support remains.
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