Lee won't use 'biblical' victim witness standard if governor

Lee won't use 'biblical' victim witness standard if governor


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A pastor who's an adviser to Tennessee GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee says the Bible requires victims of sexual misconduct and other offenses to have at least two or three witnesses.

Steve Berger, pastor of Franklin-based Grace Chapel, made the remarks during a Sept. 30 sermon that focused on the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against the judge.

Berger is one of Lee's advisers on engaging and recruiting faith-based organizations to address state issues.

Lee's religious faith has become a defining characteristic of the Republican. His campaign says the biblical requirement cited by Berger would not become the state standard if Lee is elected governor on Nov. 6.

Lee is running against Democrat Karl Dean, who is Catholic, for the open gubernatorial position.

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