Donnie McClurkin is talking out for the primary time after a person named Giuseppe Corletto accused him of years of sexual assault throughout prayer periods. McClurkin addressed the claims via his lawyer, Gregory S. Lisi, on his official Instagram account.
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Giuseppe Corletto Opens Up About Alleged Claims Involving Donnie McClurkin
According to USA Today, Giuseppe Corletto met Donnie McClurkin at his Long Island church in August 2003. In the lawsuit, Corletto claims the pastor assured him he would assist “ship” him from homosexuality. He stated McClurkin dedicated to the concept a lot that when he was his private assistant, the gospel singer led “pray the homosexual away” religious periods, throughout which McClurkin allegedly groped his genitals with out consent. Additionally, Giuseppe additionally claims that he was coerced by Donnie into different undesirable sexual acts between 2007 and 2015. He claims he tried to confide within the church employees concerning the alleged abuse, however they did nothing.
Giuseppe additionally alleges that he was pressured to participate in sexual exercise in resort rooms. He says he tried to go away the church in 2008, however Donnie purportedly tracked down his location and assaulted him twice. Giuseppe provides that he tried to stop a number of instances however says McClurkin denied his requests.
Donnie McClurkin Addresses Sexual Assault Claims From Giuseppe
In a prolonged statement on Instagram, Donnie McClurkin denied Giuseppe’s accusations.
“I wish to state clearly and unequivocally that these allegations are contrived and unfaithful.”
He additionally stated he has all the time acted with integrity and felt offended by any suggestion that he would use his place within the church to have interaction in these acts.
“I’ve all the time sought to conduct myself with integrity, transparency, godly care, and duty within the achievement of my Christian life and duties. This accusation of salacious engagement or ANY misconduct that harmed, exploited, or took benefit of anybody and misused my place, management, or affect in any method in these false accusations is emphatically unfaithful.”
McClurkin’s Lawyer Continues To Defend His Innocence
As of proper now, Giuseppe Corletto hasn’t shared what he’s in search of from McClurkin. Meanwhile, Donnie’s lawyer is standing ten toes down and defending his innocence. In a current assertion to Billboard, Lisi stated the lawsuit utterly misrepresents their encounters.
“At no time did Pastor McClurkin interact in any type of sexual abuse, assault, or sexual coercion of Mr. Corletto. The claims set forth within the lawsuit grossly mischaracterize their interactions, which occurred over a decade, and a few accusations over 20 years in the past,” Gregory Lisi stated.
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