
Donnie McClurkin, a three-time Grammy-winning gospel singer and pastor, has been accused of sexually abusing a young man over nearly a decade in a lawsuit filed in New York. The suit, brought by former assistant Giuseppe Corletto, alleges grooming and rape during spiritual sessions aimed at overcoming homosexuality.
McClurkin, 66, denies the claims, calling them categorically false. This development has sparked widespread discussions in faith and music circles as of 6 January 2026.