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A former Potter’s House Fort Worth volunteer has filed a lawsuit against T.D. Jakes Ministries.
Back in March, Audrey Stevenson shared a video of herself being handcuffed and physically removed by a safety officer from the mega church during a dispute with an elder.
In the video that went viral, Stevenson, was having a verbal confrontation with church elder and administrator Rhonda Lewis in an office, who indicated that the volunteer was not authorized to “do anything on the stage” and that she had been removed from service.
The dispute escalates when Stevenson attempts to leave the office. Church safety officer “Brandon” as Stevenson is heard calling him in the video, blocks her from leaving. Officer Brandon handcuffs Stevenson and restrains her by placing his knee in her back as she begs him to let her leave.
“Get your knees off my back, Sir, I’ve broken no law, let me leave” you can hear Stevenson screaming.
In the lawsuit cited by the Star-Telegram, Stevenson names Potter’s House church administrator Rhonda Lewis, security guard Brandon Amie, and Deonte Greham, another Potter’s House employee, for alleged false imprisonment and emotional distress. In the suit, Arnie is also accused of assault.
She also accuses both The Potter’s House in Dallas and Fort Worth along with T.D. Jakes Ministries of negligence and negligent hiring.