Paul Pressler, a prominent figure in the Southern Baptist Convention, has passed away at the age of 94. He faced allegations of sexual abuse from multiple individuals, leading to a lawsuit settlement in 2017. Pressler was known for his role in the conservative resurgence within the SBC and his ties to Republican politics, but his legacy was marred by the scandal of abuse accusations.
One journalist called him “the Steve Bannon of the Southern Baptist Convention,” and he led the push for a more conservative stance. However, his reputation was tarnished by allegations of sexual abuse. Paul Pressler has died at 94. https://t.co/QalCCZHazn
Paul Pressler, conservative Baptist leader later accused of sexual abuse, dead at 94 https://t.co/KoUj89Urks
Disgraced Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler has died. The Texas judge behind the political strategy for the “conservative resurgence” molested and assaulted teenage boys, according to allegations eight men made in court. https://t.co/zd5bFa7im2
PRESSLER DIES AT 94: Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexually abusing boys and young men and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died. https://t.co/J7TeXfudmf
Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention also accused of sexual abuse, has died at 94: https://t.co/EUdFF7lHSZ #fox44tx
A 2017 lawsuit, settled in December, prompted allegations that Pressler had sexually assaulted or abused several boys and young men over various years. https://t.co/zGeqgoDxwJ
Paul Pressler, 94, was a symbol for both the Religious Right’s marriage with Republican politics and that alliance’s vulnerability to scandal. https://t.co/YOAqneV0jp
"Paul Pressler, who led conservative SBC push and later faced abuse allegations, dies at 94." (via @Tennessean) https://t.co/kkBosLzn8B
Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexually abusing boys and young men and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died. https://t.co/YibWH0E6Pc
Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexually abusing boys and young men and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died. He was 94. https://t.co/ohTxGWlDCo
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94 https://t.co/7qpHOdDvdB