Controversy
In July, 1998 the Diocese issued a formal ecclesiastical presentment, which is a church document similar to an indictment, charging Rev. John Brackett, then rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with improper relationships with five women parishioners and financial misconduct during his nine years as rector of the parish. Brackett had previously been relieved of his pastoral duties in April, 1998 and placed on paid leave, while the present rector Rev. Sherod Mallow, who was associate rector at that time, took over the responsibilities of running the parish during the investigation by church authorities. In December, 1998, the parish announced that its Vestry had made a final, formal decision to terminate Brackett permanently "over his 'leadership style' and the apparent misuse of charity funds."
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