Church hit by sex scandal cutting staff

COLORADO SPRINGS (AP) - According to reports, the New Life Church, hit by a sex scandal that forced the ousting of its founder, is cutting staff.

KOAA TV says reliable church sources say 30 to 50 staff have been laid off.

The cuts range from pastoral staff to part-time nursery workers.

Officials of the 14,000 member church declined to talk about the cutbacks, saying they would be announced to the congregation first.