Bishop Retires Amid Allegations
John Perumbalath, a Church of England bishop from the Liverpool diocese, has retired following sexual assault allegations. These claims were made public through a Channel 4 News report, which Perumbalath has denied, citing cooperation with the Church's National Safeguarding Team investigations.
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A prominent Church of England bishop, John Perumbalath, has stepped down, the Liverpool diocese confirmed on Thursday.
This development follows a Channel 4 News report alleging his involvement in sexual assault incidents.
Perumbalath has denied the accusations of assaulting a woman and harassing a fellow bishop, emphasizing his compliance with the Church's National Safeguarding Team inquiries.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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