Louisiana megachurch accused of abuse at former leadership program

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Former members of a Christian leadership training program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, alleged they suffered nightmarish abuse from a youth pastor who subjected teenagers to back-breaking manual labor and in some cases, “fight nights.”

More than six people have said they suffered disturbing experiences at the “220i” internship program at Bethany Church in Baton Rouge. Former members of the now-discontinued program told NBC about the hellish scenarios they were placed in during their time with the church.

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