John Smyth
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.
Born on Jan 01, 1941 (84 years old)
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Taiwan:
The position had been empty for almost a year after Justin Welby resigned following a report that found he had not taken enough action against one of the church’s most prolific abusers, John Smyth.
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Dominican Republic:
John Smyth was linked to numerous sexual abuse cases involving minors in the Church of England.
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United States:
John Smyth was accused of physically and sexually abusing dozens of boys in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Kenya:
John Smyth was responsible for the abuse of as many as 130 boys and young men.
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Ireland:
John Smyth questioned Maria Steen about her views on family and same-sex marriage.
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Guyana:
John Smyth, a British lawyer who volunteered at Christian summer camps, had subjected more than 100 boys and young men to 'brutal and horrific' physical and sexual abuse over 40 years.
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United Kingdom:
John Smyth was a powerful lawyer who died in 2018 and was at the center of a scandal involving the abuse of about 130 boys.
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Kenya:
John Smyth was responsible for the abuse of as many as 130 boys and young men during the 1970s and 1980s.
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United Kingdom:
John Smyth was a serial abuser of children and young men who was associated with the Church.
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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.
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