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    Hillsong Church founder found not guilty of concealing his father's child sex crimes

    Brian Houston was ruled not guilty Thursday of an Australian charge of concealing his father's child sex crimes. He resigned from his church roles after being charged two years ago.
    by The Associated Press Aug 17, 2023 2 minutes

    CANBERRA, Australia — Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston was ruled not guilty Thursday of an Australian charge of concealing his father's child sex crimes.

    Houston, 69, was the Sydney-based church's senior global pastor when police charged him two years ago with concealing a serious indictable offense. He resigned from his church roles months later.

    Sydney Magistrate Gareth

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