Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Members of the Church of Satan , such as Peter H. Gilmore , Peggy Nadramia , Boyd Rice , Adam Parfrey , Diabolos Rex , and musician King Diamond , were active in media appearances to refute allegations of criminal activity .
Simplified: Members of the Church of Satan , such as Peter H. Gilmore , Peggy Nadramia , Boyd Rice , Adam Parfrey , Diabolos Rex , and musician King Diamond , were active in the media to deny the Church of Satan were criminals .