[Nicole] Cliffe later broke with the family after being interviewed by Alvarez. Cliffe said she told the investigator that her friend, [Laura Ortberg] Turner, would not allow her child to be alone with her younger brother — a choice Cliffe said Turner had confided in her. The investigator, Cliffe said, acted surprised and told her he had not known of the restriction. John Ortberg said in an email that no such restriction exists. (Read the RNS article here.)
Now Grace has tweeted an e-mail message from Laura Turner (below) that makes clear there are restrictions around interactions between Johnny and her son. (The email wasn't from Laura to Grace; it appears to have been sent to a friend of Laura's. Grace doesn't say how she got it.)
According to the email, she and her parents had extensive conversations about "appropriate guidelines" and only the most appropriate contexts for interactions. Laura and her husband also consulted three separate therapists to ensure they were handling the situation correctly, because protecting their son is their highest priority in this life. She feels confident in the steps they're taking.
There's quite a contrast between this meticulous care for the safety of Laura's son and the complete disregard for the safety of the children at the church. Parents of those kids weren't given the opportunity to discuss appropriate guidelines or check with therapists.
Frankly it's rage-inducing. I'm deeply disappointed in John Ortberg.
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