Instructions:. Want to discuss? Please read ourCommenting Policyfirst. Saskatoon Ward 5 city councilor Randy Donauer has denied all allegations made against him in a 25 million class action lawsuit against Mile Two Church in Saskatoon. On Wednesday he denied claims that he physically and emotionally abused students and young members of Mile Two Church. Donauer is named in lawsuit against the church and its affiliate school Legacy Christian Academy after former students came forward claiming staff members usedcorporal punishmentregularly as discipline. The statement of claim alleges Donauer accusedformer Legacy Christian Academy student Coy Nolinof gossiping and making jokes about fellow camp counsellors dating, thereafter resulting in paddling as punishment. Students also claimed Donauer threated to beat other children with a paddle if they didn t praise the Lord more effectively, by raising their hands, jumping up and down, and singing louder. . I have no knowledge of the physical, psychological, emotional and religious abuse that was allegedly suffered at my hands, Donauer s affidavit said, adding that includes when the alleged beatings took place, the location, or the names of the victims he allegedly abused. I have no knowledge of the intentional infliction of mental injury and conduct in the nature of trespass to the person, including psychological, mental, emotional and spiritual harm to the students at the school, and minor adherents and congregants of the church that I allegedly engaged in, he said. He also said he has no knowledge of observing any corporal punishment alleged by the students. Three individuals, including the school sformer directorand principal, are currently facingcriminal chargesbefore Saskatoon courts, denying accusations of paddling students. They are also named in the civil case, which saw a change to its list of defendants this week according to Sharfstein Law and a former student. Certain individuals are no longer part of the proceedings due to their collaborative engagement, former student Caitlin Erickson posted on Twitter Wednesday. Updates to our Class Action Lawsuit against Mile Two ChurchLegacy Academy: The civil claim has been adjusted, and certain individuals are no longer part of the proceedings due to their collaborative engagement. legacyofabuse. SaskCate CateSaskJuly 2, 2024. . The claims against Stephanie Case, Fran Thevenot and Tracey Johnson have been discontinued. The lawsuit is still awaiting court dates. The email you need for the day s top news stories from Canada and around the world. The email you need for the day s top news stories from Canada and around the world.
Saskatoon City Councilor Randy Donauer denies abuse allegations in a $25 million lawsuit against Mile Two Church. Former students accused staff, including Donauer, of using corporal punishment. Donauer claims no knowledge of any abuse or punishment, and certain individuals have been removed from the lawsuit. Court dates are pending.