92-Year-Old Sentenced for Shawnee Church Molestation

Charles Sulivant received 25 years in prison for abusing young girls.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:52am

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Charles Sulivant, a 92-year-old man, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday for molesting young girls at a church in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual abuse within religious institutions and the need for greater accountability and protection for vulnerable members of the community, especially children.

The details

Sulivant was accused of molesting several young girls over an extended period at the Shawnee church. He was arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor, leading to his conviction and sentencing on Monday.

  • Sulivant was sentenced on Monday, March 17, 2026.

The players

Charles Sulivant

A 92-year-old man convicted of molesting young girls at a church in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of robust safeguards and reporting mechanisms within religious institutions to protect children from sexual abuse, as well as the need for the justice system to hold perpetrators accountable regardless of their age or position within the community.