Email communications between police and prosecutors released Friday suggest that prostitution-related charges against Rock Church Senior Pastor John Blanchard were withdrawn after he underwent a psychosexual examination and participated in sex offender counseling.
Newly released documents revealed the details of a deal that was made between the Chesterfield County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and the defense attorney for a megachurch pastor John Blanchard.
Chesterfield County Commonwealth’s Attorney Stacey Davenport has announced that she is recusing herself and requesting a special prosecutor to look into the case of Virginia Beach pastor John Blanchard, who has been charged with soliciting prostitution from a minor over 16-years-old and using a vehicle to promote prostitution or unlawful sex. According to a CBS6
After public outcry and the receipt of "new information," a special prosecutor has been requested to review whether a prostitution case against Rock Church International Pastor John Blanchard in Virginia Beach should be reopened.