I have talked to prosecutors around the country, and this was my own experience as well, that just about every time we saw a pastor come to
court in a supportive role, he was there on behalf of the perpetrator.
The
courts have delivered several decisions over the last few years that establish that they have a better understanding of the limited and
supportive role they are expected to play
in arbitral proceedings, taking a stand back from the largely interventionist
role they once played.