Parts of Jane Doe #2 Lawsuit Against Pastor John Paul Miller Doesn’t Match Up to Her Allegations

Second Jane Doe Lawsuit Against South Carolina Pastor John Paul Miller Fails to Match Up with Her Allegations and Timeline

By James Seidel | CC News Network

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — A second Jane Doe has filed a civil lawsuit in Horry County Common Pleas Court accusing South Carolina pastor John Paul Miller of sexually abusing her when she was 14 through 16 and he was around 19 years old.

Let`s be clear, this isn’t about whether or not we believe whether the alleged incident occurred. We are simply reviewing what was stated in a public document and investigating the allegations.

Filed under the pseudonym Jane Doe #2, the lawsuit alleges the plaintiff was 14 years old in the fall of 1999 when her parents enrolled her at Cathedral Hall Academy, a now-defunct private Christian school in Myrtle Beach operated by Miller and his father, Reginald Wayne Miller. Doe #2 states that in the fall of 1999, Plaintiff was just fourteen years old when her parents, believing
they were making the best decision for her education and well-being, enrolled her at Cathedral Hall Academy, a private Christian school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Yet in just a few sentences later of the lawsuit she states, ” There were no certified teachers, no legitimate coursework, and no structured academics. The classrooms were carved from a repurposed bowling alley, their walls incomplete, their floors slick and uneven. Many of the staff were simply members of RWM’s churches or colleges with no credentials, no oversight, and, in some cases, deeply questionable backgrounds”.

But let’s be clear—this is not about whether or not we believe an alleged assault took place. This is about laying out the facts, comparing them against the lawsuit, and seeing how they hold up under scrutiny. While it’s crucial to take sexual assault allegations seriously and approach survivors with empathy, responsible investigative reporting requires corroborating facts, scrutinizing inconsistencies, and ensuring due process. Blindly accepting claims without verification risks undermining legitimate cases and damaging innocent lives. 

Are Private Schools Required to Have Certified Teachers in South Carolina?

No, private schools in South Carolina are not required to employ state-certified teachers — unless they are participating in certain state or federal programs that require it.

South Carolina Law:

• Private schools operate independently of the state Department of Education.

• They are not subject to the same teacher certification requirements as public schools.

• Many private religious or independent schools hire teachers without state certification, especially in K-12 religious institutions.

Exceptions:

• If a private school participates in certain voucher or scholarship programs, receives federal Title funds, or is accredited by state-recognized associations, they may impose their own certification standards.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff was repeatedly sexually assaulted by John Paul Miller while attending the school. The lawsuit claims the abuse began after a chapel service, when she was asked to hold the door as students exited. When she was left alone with Miller, he allegedly initiated inappropriate physical contact under the guise of mentorship. The lawsuit further alleges that when the plaintiff reported the incident, she was punished, called a liar, and forced to write, “I will not lie about John Paul Miller” 5,000 times.

Here’s a rough estimate of how long it would take to write this out 5,000 times as she states in the lawsuit:

1. Length of the sentence:
   The sentence has 36 characters (including spaces) and would take about 10–15 seconds to write once by hand for a teenager under stress or supervision.

2. Time per sentence:
   Using an average of 12 seconds per repetition, the total time would be:

   • 5,000 x 12 seconds = 60,000 seconds

   • 60,000 seconds = 1,000 minutes = 16 hours and 40 minutes

⏱️ Approximate Total Time:

16–18 hours of handwriting, possibly longer if emotional distress, fatigue, or breaks are considered.

Real-World Context:

• That kind of punishment, especially for a 14-year-old, would likely be broken up over multiple days (e.g., 2–4 hours per day over a week).

• It could also result in physical strain—cramping hands, sore wrists, and mental exhaustion—which may have been part of the intended punishment if the claim is true.

• Her parents didn’t ask what was going on?

#2 Details the Alleged Abuse

The filing also outlines additional instances of abuse, including emotional humiliation, physical assaults by other students, and sexual contact during one-on-one meetings with Miller. In one instance, the plaintiff claims she was told to stay after class for “extra help,” during which Miller allegedly touched her under her clothing and attempted to restrain her before she broke free and ran from the school.

The lawsuit also details psychological abuse. In one account, the plaintiff says she brought a Harry Potter book to school and was reprimanded by the Millers, who allegedly set the book on fire in front of her, poured water over her head, and struck her with a Bible. She says she was told she was a “servant of Satan” and warned she would be “raped by demons.”

Where was the principal of the school, Ray Cornett, and his wife, the administrator? Ray Cornett for those keeping track is Jane Doe #1‘s grandfather. In a letter to a judge about Dr. Wayne Miller, Callie Cornett wrote, “My name is Callie Cornett. My husband’s name is Ray Cornett. We have been with Dr. Miller for about 18 years. We are both graduates of Cathedral Bible College. I personally taught in Cathedral Hall Academy for 10 years. I also taught in Cathedral Bible College, in fact, I still teach in Bible College. My husband was principal in Cathedral Hall for about 5 years and also taught in the Bible College”.

We’ll ask the same question we asked in the Jane Doe #1 lawsuit? Why isn’t the person who actually ran the school, Ray Cornett or his wife named in any lawsuit?

The Timeline has Major Cracks

Publicly available records reviewed by CC News Network raise questions about the timeline outlined in the lawsuit.

A profile on Classmates.com belonging to Jane Doe #2 indicates she attended Carolina Forest High School from 2000 to 2004 as she lived within that school district. Her age, location, and life events—such as marrying a U.S. Army paratrooper in March 2005—match details mentioned in the lawsuit. Her profile notes, posted two decades ago, describe her high school experience at Carolina Forest and make no mention of Cathedral Hall Academy. It also mentions that she attended Carolina Forst High School from 2000-2004.

If the individual behind the Jane Doe #2 alias was enrolled in a public high school during the time of the alleged abuse, her enrollment records may reveal a factual discrepancy. As her lawsuit states she attended Cathedral Hall Academy as a 14-year-old in the fall of 1999 until the end of the school year at the age of 16.

If she started at Cathedral Hall Academy in the fall of 1999 at age 14 and finished the school year at age 16, here’s how the timeline and grade levels likely break down:

Assuming a typical U.S. school progression:

• Fall 1999 (age 14) → She would most likely be in 9th grade (Freshman year of high school).

• End of school year (Spring 2000) → She would turn 15 sometime during that academic year.

• Following year (Fall 2000 – Spring 2001) → She would be in 10th grade (Sophomore year).

• She would turn 16 sometime during that second year.

Summary:

• 9th grade in 1999–2000

• 10th grade in 2000–2001

So during the time she was enrolled (age 14–16), she would’ve completed two academic years: 9th and 10th grade.

This is the second civil complaint filed against Miller by a former student under a pseudonym. Both women are represented by attorneys Mark Tinsley and Randy Hood. A previous lawsuit, filed in 2025 by Jane Doe #1, alleges similar abuse by Miller during her time at the church’s Sunday school.

In Jane Doe #2’s Classmates.com profile note dated roughly 20 years ago, Doe #2 wrote about her high school experience, stating she was “a dork in high school” who didn’t have many friends but had since married a U.S. Army paratrooper in March 2005. She included a wedding photo and described a new life living on military bases near Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

“20 lbs skinnier, loving husband, a house, a car, a dog,” she wrote in her profile note. “Living base to base with my husband.” She is now divorced from this husband.

There is no mention of Cathedral Hall Academy in her school history or personal notes. The records suggest she was enrolled at a different school during the time the alleged abuse occurred. That discrepancy could prove significant in the court’s evaluation of the complaint.

What She Says She Endured for Two Years

During her time at Cathedral Hall Academy, Jane Doe #2 states that for two years she endured the following without telling anyone, or anyone outside of school finding out, even though she names alleged accomplices.

• Allegedly groped by John Paul Miller
• Allegedly forced to write 5,000 times, “I will not lie about John-Paul Miller”
• Allegedly called a liar
• Allegedly called a slut
• Allegedly called a whore
• Alleged physical assaults by girls
• Allegedly shoved into bathroom stalls
• Allegedly slapped by boys and girls
• Allegedly pulled her hair
• A student allegedly held her down and sprayed bug spray in her mouth and eyes while others allegedly watched
• RWM and JPM allegedly dragged her into an office berated her, called her a servant of Satan and told her that if she continued down this path, she would be raped by demons
• Allegedly set her Harry Potter book on fire
• RWM then allegedly beat her with a Bible and Poured water over her head

All these allegations happened in the fall of 1999 and ended in spring of 2001. Yet her lawsuit states 1998 through 2001, another discrepancy.

There’s also no mention of her sister, who was one class behind her. Although records show the sister also went to Carolina Forest High School.

Final Thoughts

John Paul Miller and Reginald Wayne Miller have not responded publicly to these allegations, and no formal answer has been filed in court as of this publication.

Jane Doe #2 has scrubbed herself from all social media, including her business.

As we said in the beginning of this in-depth article, this is not about whether or not we believe her allegations. Jane Doe #2 filed a public lawsuit alleging facts in public court documents. 

1. Repressed Memory is Rare

• Clinically, repressed memory (especially involving detailed allegations emerging years later) is controversial and relatively rare.

• Studies show that while some trauma survivors may genuinely repress memories, it’s uncommon — most traumatic memories are intrusive, not forgotten.

• Even among trauma survivors, full memory repression and later recovery is not typical (estimated at a very small percentage — likely well under 10% of trauma survivors).

2. Same School, Same Attorney

• Two people from the same school both claiming repressed memories would be a statistical outlier already.

• Then both retaining the same attorney — a specific attorney, without random distribution — dramatically lowers the odds.

• The chance of both random events happening together (repressed memories plus choosing the same lawyer independently) is extraordinarily low unless there is coordination, referral, or external influence involved.

In Short:

• Is it technically possible? Yes, anything is — but the odds are extremely slim without some kind of outside organizing factor, like a social media personality.

It’s not just a coincidence — it’s a major red flag for investigation.

The case remains active in Horry County, and a trial date has not yet been scheduled.

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