US EditionNorth Texas police close child sex abuse case alleged by son of Christian television network founder
- In 2025, the Colleyville Police Department concluded its 18-month inquiry regarding accusations of sexual abuse related to a child within the Lamb family of Daystar Television Network, deciding not to pursue any charges.
- The inquiry was initiated after Jonathan and Suzy Lamb raised concerns in 2020 about their young daughter being harmed by a male family member, amid ongoing disputes within the family related to control of Daystar following Marcus Lamb's death in 2021.
- Daystar, founded in the 1990s by Marcus and Joni Lamb, operates globally with faith-based programming reaching millions daily and fully cooperated with police, emphasizing transparency and ethical conduct.
- Daystar emphasized their commitment to addressing the claims with utmost importance and confirmed their complete collaboration with investigators, while also highlighting that no evidence or formal accusations have been made against the family member involved.
- The case’s closure without charges highlights ongoing sensitivity around child abuse claims and leaves open the possibility of reopening if new evidence or the victim’s testimony emerges.
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Police close case on alleged abuse of Joni Lamb’s granddaughter with no charges against ‘Pete’
Investigators with the Colleyville Police Department in Texas have officially closed an investigation into allegations that a granddaughter of Daystar Television Network's co-founder and President Joni Lamb, was sexually abused by a family member publicly identified as “Pete.” No charges were filed against Pete. #JoniLamb #DaystarTelevision #SexualAbuse #SuzyLamb
Daystar releases official statement regarding police investigation into abuse allegations
(UPDATE) Daystar Television Network, a prominent Christian broadcasting organization, has issued an official statement in response to a police investigation concerning allegations of abuse. The network, founded by Marcus and Joni Lamb, is cooperating fully with authorities as they address the serious claims. The allegations surfaced recently, prompting law enforcement to launch an investigation. While […]
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