Grammy-Winning Gospel Star Donnie McClurkin Accused of Years-Long Sexual Abuse in New Lawsuit⁠ ⁠ Blogged by: Yallnotgonnadragme⁠ ⁠ A civil lawsuit filed in New York is casting a shadow over the legacy of Grammy-winning gospel singer and pastor #DonnieMcClurkin, accusing him of sexually abusing a young man over the course of several years while positioning himself as a spiritual mentor.⁠ ⁠ According to NBC News, the complaint was brought by Giuseppe Corletto, who says he sought out McClurkin in the early 2000s while struggling to reconcile his sexuality with his Christian faith. Corletto says he was drawn to McClurkin after reading the pastor’s book about overcoming what McClurkin described as the “curse” of homosexuality.⁠ ⁠ According to the lawsuit, Corletto was 21 when he attended a church event on Long Island in 2003 and later met McClurkin privately. What initially appeared to be mentorship, Corletto now alleges, was the beginning of grooming that escalated into sexual abuse during...