Agape Boarding School in Stockton has been the subject of state and location investigations and several lawsuits from former students.Clemensen said the decision to close “is voluntary and solely due to the lack of financial resources to continue caring for the boys.”Agape’s trouble began in 2020 when former students came forward with abuse allegations.Connecticut man admits to trying to help Islamic State groupIdaho stabbing suspect to face preliminary hearing in JuneBannon's lawyers ask to quit wall case, citing 'differences'Oklahoma executes man who killed elderly couple in 2003Allegations of physical and sexual abuse at Agape and Circle of Hope Girls’ Ranch prompted a state law in 2021 requiring stricter oversight of such facilities.In 2021, Agape’s longtime doctor, David Smock, was charged with child sex crimes and five employees were charged with low-level abuse counts.One former Agape student who sued, Robert Bucklin, said the closure means justice “has finally prevailed.”“Today, the many victims who have come forth can rest assured that no more children will be hurt at Agape Boarding School,” Bucklin said in a text."