EastEnders confirms Pastor Clayton charges in Yolande story
The following article references sexual abuse and drug use.
EastEnders spoilers follow.
Yolande Trueman will receive important news about her criminal case against Pastor Clayton in upcoming EastEnders scenes.
With help from church elder Levi, Yolande recently made contact with a woman called Delia who accused the pastor of sexual assault in 2016.
While police declined to press charges for both women originally, Yolande and Delia hoped that they would reconsider if they came forward together.
Yolande's story will crossover with another issue-based plot next week, as she tries to help Denzel Danes with his body image issues.
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Viewers have seen Denzel secretly abusing steroids in recent months, leaving him to neglect his family and ex-girlfriend Amy Mitchell as he devoted nearly all of his time to fitness training.
In scenes airing next week, Denzel is stressed following an angry voicemail from Avani Nandra-Hart and a tough conversation with Amy.
Denzel lies to Howie about going to school, before he starts experiencing alarming pain. When Amy tells Howie about Denzel skipping school, father and son have a heated row.
Denzel will also be angry about Amy going behind his back, though she's quick to give Denzel a reality check about the way he neglected their relationship.
This is where Yolande will offer to step in and speak to Denzel, after seeing how much Howie is struggling to get through to his son.
Yolande enlists Amy to help her speak with Denzel, yet he reacts angrily and accuses the pair of plotting behind his back.
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In the middle of this disagreement, Yolande receives some incredible news from Levi that the police have decided to charge Pastor Clayton with two counts of sexual assault.
Denzel walks in on Yolande and Levi's conversation and wrongly assumes they are talking about him. Yolande thinks it's time to share what she's endured with Denzel by telling him the truth.
Yolande begs Denzel to accept her help, but will he agree?
EastEnders airs on Mondays - Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
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EastEnders has been working on Yolande's story with guidance from End Violence Against Women Coalition and Hourglass, which provides specialist services and resources for women of all ages and backgrounds, who have experienced any form of violence.
More information is available from Rape Crisis England and Wales, who work towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
We encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. EastEnders has been working alongside WithYou on Denzel's storyline. The organisation offers a free online chat for free, confidential advice on drugs and/or alcohol on Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm as well as Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
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