In one of Michigan’s most disturbing recent cases, former pastor Scott Haught was convicted in 2025 on multiple felony counts, including first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The case centered around years of abuse he inflicted on his own daughters—acts that began when they were children and continued into their adolescence.
The Case Unfolds
For decades, Haught was a trusted figure in his community. He led a congregation, counseled families, and held himself out as a man of faith. Behind closed doors, however, he exploited his position of authority and trust to manipulate, control, and repeatedly abuse his children.