The explosive, headline-making incident in February 2024 resulted in assault charges for the Gottis, but the case was dropped in October on a technicality.
The Rev. Kenneth Heuermann died on Nov. 4, 2024, at the age of 94 — but five years earlier, a lawsuit accused the pastor of child sex abuse.
The defendants allegedly lied to investors regarding hidden fees while stealing millions of dollars, federal prosecutors said.