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Church Members Protest Pastor Amid Assault Allegations
3/2/2026
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Story summary
- Beulah Land Missionary Baptist Church members in Gardena protested to dismiss Pastor Lorenz Roseman amid allegations he pushed Elise McTaw down cement steps.
- Surveillance footage from October 2025 shows the incident.
- Roseman says he acted against unethical church members and has the support to stay in his position.
- Najee Ali highlighted McTaw's injuries as a removal reason.
- Dr. Ta-Taneisha Thames and other church members demand accountability.
