Oh Lord! Pastor Creflo Dollar Arrested For Alleged Assault on Daughter

June 8th, 2012 - By Clarke Gail Baines

If you’ve ever been awake really early on a Sunday morning, chances are you probably know who Pastor Creflo Dollar is. If you don’t, you should know that he’s the founder and pastor of World Changers Church International in Georgia, and depending on who you ask, he’s got an interesting reputation. He definitely gives a great word, but controversy has surrounded him for a while as people criticize him for living a bit too lavish and not allowing his church to be “financially transparent.” And there’s something about a pastor with the last name Dollar who owns a couple Rolls-Royces and a private jet that just rubs folks the wrong way, right? But now he’s got a bigger issue to deal with, as the 50-year-old was arrested this morning for allegedly attacking his 15-year-old daughter.

Dollar was arrested at his home in Fayetteville, Ga. and was charged with simple battery and cruelty to children according to WXIA-TV, the NBC affiliate in Atlanta. According to the report, their scuffle was over whether or not the young lady could attend a party. Somehow things spiraled out of control from a conversation to a full blown fight, because the report goes on to say that Dollar wound up choking her, threw her to the ground, punched her, and if that wasn’t enough, hit her with a shoe (With a shoe too??? Geez…). When police arrived, the young lady was said to have a scratch on her neck that was given during the altercation.

In defense of himself, Dollar admitted that he did “restrain” his daughter when she became very disrespectful to him, and in the process he spanked (yes, spanked) her and wrestled her to the floor after SHE hit HIM. But that was it. No punching or shoe beating. In the end, Dollar ended up going to magistrate court and posted bond this morning. We’ll have to wait and see where these charges might take him as time passes, but boy oh boy did he get caught up in some mess.

This is a pretty sad situation I must admit, and when you’re somewhat of a popular public figure who is known for having a somewhat suspect reputation for different reasons, this type of thing doesn’t help. If all that talk of the young woman being hit with a shoe and choked is true, then this man’s got some issues, but if this was just a tussle that went left and was exaggerated, it wouldn’t be the first time a parent got into a messy altercation with their child, so alas, you can’t be that hard on him. Maybe the tussles didn’t end up like this, but you get what I’m saying. Either way, I’m sure there will be some new and nosey faces in church this Sunday…

How will it affect Dollar’s reputation? What were your thoughts on him before?

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  • Paula

    I am truly sorry that this explosive item will be the next trend for folks who are out to get a kick or a thrill in seeing a family caught up in drama. Since none of us were present when this drama came to light, so many of our comments, if not made for the support of truth, discipline, understanding, wisdom and the unity of the family, should probably leave this matter alone. First of all, if these parents have reared their children in the admonition of the Lord, to be guided and led by His teachings and principles, you would hope that the lessons and truth they know in their hearts, would manifest in their continuous growth in the Lord. It is also necessary to realize that in the teen years, there is bound to be some differences in what they are exposed to from the outside (the world) and the balance that is necessary to apply your teachings, One thing is for sure – a child should never disrepect an adult period – that includes their parents. I understand that there are some young people who know the Word, but still may confront their parents in a very inappropriate way. I feel for both father and daughter, and I feel for the family. Prayer, comfort, truth, wisdom, and forgiveness are the necessary tools needed today for their lives and all our lives.

  • Adrina

    “Somehow things spiraled out of control from a conversation to a full blown fight, because the report goes on to say that Dollar wound up choking her, threw her to the ground, punched her, and if that wasn’t enough, hit her with a shoe (With a shoe too??? Geez…). When police arrived, the young lady was said to have a scratch on her neck that was given during the altercation.”
    Think about it. He did all of this and she only had a scratch on her neck? I use to be a social worker investigating child abuse and neglect and some of the injuries didn’t match up the stories. If a man really did all of this to a child, she would definitely be in the hospital right now.

  • DaTruthIs

    The only problem I see here is that Dr. Dollar is a public figure and DOES have to think twice about his reaction to situations–which is sad when the situation is dealing with his own child. She swung on him!! *the nerve* He did not choke this girl and if a scratch on her neck is all that was there then he certainly did not punch or stomp her. 15 years old tryna go to a party at 1am on a Friday–yeah, ok. My dad (RIP) would’ve called the cops himself. For all this spoiled child knows, her father may have saved her life!

  • Ms_Sunshine9898

    I swear these kids getting slick calling the police when it’s time for an a$$ whooping. if mine called the police on me, they wouldn’t be coming back in my house later. . .

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