Two More Civil Suits Filed Against Trinity Baptist Church

By Jeannie Blaylock

First Coast News


JACKSONVILLE, FL -- More legal action is being taken against Trinity Baptist. Two more civil suits have been filed.

They stem from the alleged sexual abuse by former pastor Bob Gray.

Dr. Gray is scheduled for his criminal trial in November. He's accused of capital sexual battery on several girls and one boy. Those children are now adults.

The two new civil suits bring the total to five filed now against Trinity. The civil suits allege Trinity knew Dr. Gray was a child abuser and did not tell authorities and did not protect the children or warn their families.

Miami attorney, Adam Horowitz, said Wednesday he expects each suit to be worth "millions." He says it's certain the civil action won't be ready before the criminal trial in November. He's asking for separate civil trials with separate juries, but one judge.

Trinity's attorney, Ed Trent, had no comment today because the litigation is pending. Trinity has said all along its own internal investigation found no cover-up.

The latest civil suits involve Jane Doe #4 and Jane Doe #5, as they're called.

Jane Doe #4 currently lives in Mississippi and was born in 1973 in Jacksonville.

She alleges, for example, that around 1980 she missed the school bus coming home from Trinity.

She says Dr. Gray put her in his car and abused her under her panties.

She also alleges Dr. Gray put her hands on his private parts and requested sexual action.

The suit says, "Jane Doe #4 has experienced severe and permanent psychological, emotional and physical injuries."

The suit for Jane Doe #5 alleges similar damage.

Jane Doe #5, according to the suit, currently lives in Santa Rosa County, Florida. She was born in 1972.

She is alleging Dr. Gray french-kissed her and fondled her over her clothing.


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Third Suit Filed Against Trinity Baptist 3/13/2007

Another Lawsuit Against Trinity Baptist Church 3/2/2007

Attorney Says Trinity Lawsuit Worth "Millions" 2/24/2007

Jury Selection Set for Pastor Accused of Molestation 2/7/2007

Trinity Responds To Cover-Up Investigation 11/3/2006

Was There A Cover-Up at Trinity Baptist Church? 11/2/2006

Pastor Bob Gray Appears in Court Again 9/15/2006

Former Pastor Dr. Robert Gray In Court Again 8/16/2006

Dr. Gray's Newest Alleged Sex Abuse Victim Consolidated With Others for Trial 8/15/2006

Exclusive: The Man Accusing Dr. Gray of Molestation 7/9/2006

Pastor Bob Gray Arrested Again: Accused of Molesting a Boy Years Ago 7/7/2006

Alleged Victims Molested by Pastor Speak 5/23/2006

Pastor Arrested on Molestation Charges 5/22/2006



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