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Brotherhood Mutual -- in filing in church fire insurance lawsuit -- claims Heart of Fire Church "was essentially bankrupt" and that it is not unusual in arson cases.

Johnson's sworn statement, under oath, in an insurance lawsuit stemming from the Heart of Fire Church fire. (2 of 2 statements).

Johnson's sworn statement, under oath, in an insurance lawsuit stemming from the Heart of Fire Church fire. (1 of 2 statements).

Danny Ray Johnson and two co-conspirators were arrested in a scheme to incinerate Johnson’s car and collect insurance money. 

On the church's website, Johnson shared this June 1991 letter written by Dr. David Fischer, pastor of the Living Waters Church.

Johnson noticed when Maranda didn’t show up for Sunday service following the alleged assault. At 11:28 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2013, he sent her this Facebook message.

The police files concern a 1985 investigation into an attempted car fire. The files include interviews with Sharon Stubbins and Danny Ray Johnson.

The police investigative file on the June 12, 2000, arson at the Heart of Fire Church.

State and local ABC officers cited Johnson and the church three times between 2008 and 2015 for unlicensed alcohol sales.

Maranda Richmond, age 17 at the time, told police that her pastor, Danny Ray Johnson, molested her in the church basement on New Year’s Eve 2012. These are the files associated with her case.

Investigators questioned Jennifer Charles, a former church member and employee, in the investigation of the 2000 arson at the Heart of Fire Church.

Investigators questioned Michelle Cook, a former church employee, in the investigation of the 2000 arson at the Heart of Fire Church. Cook alleged a misappropriation of funds at the church.

Investigators’ interview of Mike Cantrell, who saw car leaving scene of 2000 Heart of Fire Church fire.

Johnson's sworn statement, under oath, in an insurance lawsuit stemming from the Heart of Fire Church fire.

Johnson’s 2016 filing with the state legislative ethics commissions has him reporting that he draws New York workers’ compensation.

Johnson’s 2017 filing with the state legislative ethics commissions has him reporting that he draws New York workers’ compensation.