Houston church facing lawsuit alleging child abuse

HOUSTON - A Houston church is facing a lawsuit involving disturbing accusations of child abuse. 

The lawyers representing the family told FOX 26 about the lawsuit that was filed on Wednesday. 

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The suit alleges a four-year-old was sexually molested and beaten in a bathroom by a teacher at Champion Forest Baptist Church on Stuebner Airline.

We contacted the church and were told they were unaware of the lawsuit.

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We are also looking into whether any criminal investigation is underway and will bring you updates as we get them.