Gospel Star Donnie McClurkin Hit With Explosive Abuse Lawsuit

Donnie McClurkin, a Grammy Award-winning gospel singer and pastor, is facing a civil lawsuit filed by his former assistant, who alleges sexual abuse spanning nearly a decade. The suit, filed under New York City’s Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law, claims the abuse occurred during mentorship, travel, and so-called spiritual sessions. McClurkin’s legal team denies all allegations, stating the claims mischaracterize their interactions. The singer has not been criminally charged.