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NC DA Transfers Abuse Cases Against Church Members

2/7/2026

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North Carolina District Attorney Ted Bell transferred criminal cases against Word of Faith Fellowship members to a special prosecutor.
The cases involve abuse allegations by former member Matthew Fenner, who says he was held down and beaten during a church session.
Bell denied any special treatment toward the church.
The trial for church leader Brooke Covington remains delayed.
The church denies the abuse allegations.

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Story summary

North Carolina District Attorney Ted Bell transferred criminal cases against Word of Faith Fellowship members to a special prosecutor.
The cases involve abuse allegations by former member Matthew Fenner, who says he was held down and beaten during a church session.
Bell denied any special treatment toward the church.
The trial for church leader Brooke Covington remains delayed.
The church denies the abuse allegations.