A Christian comedian has issued a lengthy statement and canceled his tour after allegations surfaced that he to used his position to sexually harass and exploit women.
Christian magazine Charisma News published a report on Wednesday in which it documented accusations against John Crist by five women."The allegations include, but are not limited to, individually sexting multiple women during the same time period, initiating sexual relationships with married women and women in committed relationships, offering show tickets in exchange for sexual favors and repeatedly calling these women late at night while drunk," the story stated.
"Crist said that over the past few years he has"privately sought and received regular professional treatment for my sexual sin and addiction struggles."He added that he is"committed to getting healing and freedom from my sin and have decided to cancel my remaining tour dates this year and to postpone all future commitments in order to devote all my time and energy on getting healthy spiritually, mentally and physically.
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