John Smyth

John Smyth

unknown United Kingdom

John Smyth was a former evangelical camp leader implicated in a series of horrific sexual abuse cases involving young boys and men during the 1970s and 1980s. The Makin Review described him as a 'prolific, brutal and horrific' abuser, responsible for traumatic experiences that spanned multiple countries, and revealed significant failures by the Church of England in addressing the allegations against him.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
108,275
Power
968$
Sentiment
1.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Slovakia 1 1.00 0.04% +0% 5,459,642 2,263 $110,000 46$
Nigeria 1 1.00 0.04% +0% 206,139,589 87,273 $448,000 190$
Canada 1 1.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,090 $1,700,000 720$
Jamaica 1 1.00 0.09% +0% 2,961,167 2,649 $15,000 13$
Totals 4 252,565,636 108,275 $2,273,000 969$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: John Smyth is believed to have targeted more than 100 young boys and men over five decades and died in 2018 while under investigation by police. 1

The Globe and Mail: Former Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims

Jamaica Jamaica: John Smyth is believed to have targeted more than 100 young boys and men over five decades and died in 2018 while under investigation by police. 1

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Former Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims | News

Slovakia Slovakia: John Smyth organized evangelical summer camps in the 70s and 80s and was responsible for the abuse of up to 130 boys and young men. 1

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: Anglikánska cirkev odmietla zmeny v riešení sexuálneho násilia