The Latest Breaking News from Agape Boarding School

Former MO boarding school medical coordinator facing sex crime, kidnapping allegations

The long-time medical coordinator of the now-closed Agape Boarding School was behind bars Friday after his arrest on allegations of kidnapping and four sex crimes.

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023

Missouri prosecutor drops sex charges against ex-boarding school doctor as ‘more serious’ case proceeds

More than a year after prosecutors in two Missouri counties charged David Smock with child sex crimes, several counts against the former Agape Boarding School doctor have been dismissed.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

‘I can finally sleep at night.’ Former students, others react to boarding school closing

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After hearing that Agape Boarding School was closing its doors, many former students and Missouri lawmakers took a moment Wednesday to celebrate.

Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023

Agape school abuse trial should start next month, not next summer, Missouri AG says

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Agape Boarding School pushes to delay a hearing over abuse allegations until next summer, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said in a new court filing that a trial should start next month so no more kids are harmed.

Tribune News Service · Oct 17, 2022

Fate of Missouri boarding school on hold as hearings delayed

Hearings are again on hold in the state of Missouri’s effort to shut down a Christian boarding school whose staff members have been accused of abuse by numerous current and former students

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Prosecutor says restraining children at Missouri's Agape Boarding School doesn’t violate the law

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A southwest Missouri prosecutor said the attorney general wanted him to file dozens more charges against Agape Boarding School employees, but he didn’t believe restraining students violated the law.

Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022

Missouri bill would require more oversight of schools like Agape. Here’s why it’s unlikely to pass

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri bill that would mandate more state oversight on religious boarding schools, such as the Agape Boarding School, is unlikely to pass despite numerous calls from lawmakers to have the school shut down.

Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022

New Missouri judge sets hearing on closing of Agape Boarding School over reported abuse

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri child welfare workers got approval Tuesday afternoon to resume their around-the-clock monitoring at Agape Boarding School to ensure that students are safe.

Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022

Missouri AG files new petition to shut down Agape Boarding School, asks for judge change

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri attorney general and the state’s child welfare office have filed yet another petition to immediately shut down Agape Boarding School — only this time, they want another judge.

Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022

Two new lawsuits accuse Missouri boarding school of abuse including starvation, torture

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two more former students are suing Agape Boarding School, with allegations including starvation and torture, bringing the total number of lawsuits to 21 since early last year.

Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022