Pastor John-Paul Miller, who has been under public scrutiny following the suicide of his estranged wife, Mica Miller, was arrested on November 6th on charges unrelated to her death. Days after federal agents raided his home, Miller now faces legal repercussions for an alleged assault and battery incident.
According to court records reviewed by Court TV, John-Paul Miller was charged with third-degree assault and battery. He was taken into custody and later released after posting a $776 bond. The Myrtle Beach Police Department confirmed they responded to a “disturbance” near Miller’s church on November 6th. While details remain limited, the police statement indicated the situation was “under control” with continued police presence expected in the area.
Video footage obtained by Court TV reportedly shows a confrontation at the church property involving Pastor John-Paul Miller and a demonstrator. Eyewitness accounts suggest the arrest stemmed from an altercation where Miller allegedly made physical contact with a female protester, escalating tensions that have been mounting since Mica Miller’s death.
Protests have become frequent outside of both Pastor John-Paul Miller’s residence and his church in the wake of Mica Miller’s suicide. Mica Miller filed for separation from her husband just ten days prior to taking her own life. Her family and community members have actively sought “Justice for Mica,” raising questions and demanding further investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death, despite official rulings of suicide from state and federal investigators.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, federal agents were observed removing items from Pastor John-Paul Miller’s home on November 1st. The FBI acknowledged their presence as part of an ongoing investigation but refrained from disclosing specifics. Crucially, Pastor John-Paul Miller has not been charged in connection with this federal raid.
This arrest for assault and battery further intensifies the controversy surrounding Pastor John-Paul Miller. It occurs during a period of heightened emotional distress and public attention following the tragic death of Mica Miller and ongoing questions surrounding the events leading up to it.
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