Seventh-day Adventist Church faces scrutiny over handling of child abuse claims

A Channel 4 News investigation reveals that the Seventh-day Adventist Church ignored warnings about Donald Kelly, a member accused of sexually abusing boys for decades. Despite multiple alerts since the 1990s, the church claims it only learned of the allegations in late 2021. Kelly, who died in 2022, was reported to police several times, but no action was taken against him. The church commissioned an independent investigation in February 2023, but victims are still waiting for the findings, which have not been released. Victims have expressed frustration over the church's handling of the situation, accusing it of prioritizing its reputation over accountability. The church acknowledges the harm caused by Kelly and is reviewing its safeguarding measures.