Mica Miller’s Pastor Husband Accused of Raping 15-Year-Old Girl: Lawsuit

Mar. 15, 2025

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The Jane Doe also alleged Miller touched her genitals without her consent when the two encountered each other in public in Myrtle Beach in 2023, per the complaint.

About 30 minutes later, Doe says the two got into an argument over him allegedly using his title as pastor and citing scripture to “justify sexual misconduct.” The complaint alleges Miller replied, “No man is without sin and temptation. God understands that,” citing a scripture.

Doe’s complaint notes that the alleged 2023 sexual assault “triggered repressed memories” of the alleged 1998 rape.

The complaint also names Miller’s father, Reginald Wayne Miller, as a defendant, as well as their religious affiliations, which include All Nations Cathedral Church, previously Cathedral Baptist Church of the Grand Strand, and Solid Rock Ministries.

“Behind their religious facade, John-Paul Miller and Reginald Wayne Miller engaged in sexual abuse and predatory conduct — often targeting minors,” reads the complaint. “They used their positions of power to manipulate and exploit vulnerable victims while concealing their actions from the public.”

“Their failure to create and enforce proper policies was not only negligent but reckless and willful, as they ignored clear warning signs and failed to warn minors and their families about the dangers within the church,” the complaint continues.

She resisted and John-Paul instead took her outside to his truck where he allegedly raped her, the complaint states.

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The woman is suing for negligence, civil conspiracy, assault and battery, infliction of emotional distress and violation of the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act.

PEOPLE could not immediately identify an attorney for John-Paul Miller or Reginald Miller. PEOPLE has also contacted Jane Doe’s attorney for comment but did not hear back in time for publication.

John-Paul came into the spotlight after his estranged wifeMica Miller, 30, wasfound dead at a state parkon April 27, 2024, in Robeson County, N.C., in what authorities later determined was a suicide. At the time, the couple had been separated and Mica had filed for legal separation from him.

Mica Miller.Mica Miller/Facebook

Mica Miller/Facebook

Her death stirred speculation among friends and people who have followed the case that there may have beenfoul play, but authorities have maintained Mica’s death was a suicide.

An investigator with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office previously told PEOPLE there is no evidence connecting John-Paul to Mica’s death.

In November 2024, John-Paulwas arrestedon accusations he assaulted a protester at his church less than a week after theFBI searched his home. He was released from custody on bond at the time, however, the current status of the assault charge is unclear.

source: people.com