Mormon Church Nears Settlement of Over 100 Sexual Abuse Claims FLOODLIT.org breaking news about the Latter-day Saints (LDS) church nearing settlement of a coordinated wave of around 100 sex abuse lawsuits in six US states.

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FLOODLIT, a non-profit organization investigating sexual abuse in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has learned that the Mormon church is now on the verge of settling more than 100 claims of sexual abuse filed since August 2024 in six US states.

Wave of around 100 Mormon sex abuse lawsuits continues in California An update by FLOODLIT.org on ongoing lawsuits against the LDS church in California alleging sexual abuse coverups. Free court documents available.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints won a key battle last week against roughly 100 plaintiffs who say it covered up their sexual abuse. Most were children at the time of the alleged abuse.

Zander Nunley Mormon sex abuse case

* Police officer in Salt Lake City: floodlit.org/a/b156/ (ongoing)
* Police officer in Layton: floodlit.org/a/a858/ (sentenced to prison)
* Policeman in American Fork: floodlit.org/a/a640/ (ongoing)
* Police officer in Provo: floodlit.org/a/a417/ (unknown result)

Who are we missing?

Ryan Frandsen Mormon sex abuse case

* Fireman in Davis County: floodlit.org/a/a653/ (sentenced to jail and probation)
* Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) trooper: floodlit.org/a/a462/ (never charged)
* Retired UHP officer in Heber City: floodlit.org/a/a678/ (ongoing)

Kevin Robert Christensen Mormon sex abuse case

Related Mormon sex abuse cases in Utah (judges, firefighters, police, etc.):

* Judge in Brigham City: floodlit.org/a/b191/ (ongoing)
* Fire chief in Tremonton: floodlit.org/a/b192/ (ongoing)
* Bishop and police officer in Lehi: floodlit.org/a/a248/ (sentenced to prison, but that was suspended)

Central Utah firefighter charged in online child exploitation sting A central Utah firefighter has been arrested as part of an FBI online child exploitation sting.

Charged with 3 counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor (1 first-degree, 2 second-degree felonies), he was held in Sevier County Jail. JH allegedly tried to destroy evidence during his arrest and was placed on leave.

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Central Utah firefighter charged in online child exploitation sting A central Utah firefighter has been arrested as part of an FBI online child exploitation sting.

* Sharing child sex abuse material via Kik.
* Attempting to meet an undercover agent posing as a mother to start an 'incest family.'
* Taking photos of minor relatives he knew.

odlit.org/a/a640/ (ongoing)
* Police officer in Provo: floodlit.org/a/a417/ (unknown result)

Who are we missing?

Central Utah firefighter charged in online child exploitation sting A central Utah firefighter has been arrested as part of an FBI online child exploitation sting.

We’re also seeking info: Does anyone know about JH’s religious affiliation or possible Mormon church history? Please share verified details.

JH, a firefighter with Aurora Fire Dept., was arrested in Jan. 2024 during an FBI sting. The investigation, started Nov. 2023, uncovered allegations of:

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SEEKING INFO: Utah Mormon sex abuse cases re: accused firefighters, judges, police officers

FLOODLIT.org is sharing details about JH (initials), a 44-year-old Aurora, Utah firefighter charged in 2024 with child sexual exploitation, including possessing and distributing child sex abuse material.

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FLOODLIT.org analyzed 2,700 pages of court records to uncover why the Mormon church spent heavily on the West Virginia lawsuit, far exceeding its prior $4 million reported high for abuse cases.

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Part 1 of a series on lawsuits alleging sexual abuse coverups by Mormon officials.

The church, widely known as the Mormon church, racked up $27 million in legal fees before a $32 million mid-trial settlement – the largest known payout tied to abuse within the church.

$59 million, five years: what Mormon officials spent to stop a sex abuse lawsuit Part 1 of a series on lawsuits alleging sexual abuse coverups by Mormon officials. FLOODLIT.org, a non-profit organization investigating sexual abuse in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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FLOODLIT.org, a non-profit organization investigating sexual abuse in Mormon church, has learned that the Mormon church spent nearly $60 million over five years to defend and settle a 2013 West Virginia lawsuit by child sexual abuse victims.

Suicide Prevention and Ministering Douglas Richens (Priesthood and Family Dept) speaks at the 2018 Chaplain Training event.

Doug Richens (Douglas G Richens) speaking at a 2018 chaplain training meeting for the LDS church:
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Douglas G Richens Mormon sex abuse case

Former Mormon church exec (23-year career) charged w/ child sex abuse. Was LDS international director of disability services, prison ministry. In 2020, an 11-year-old girl told Tooele, UT police he sexually assaulted her frequently. Last week, a 13-year-old girl reported him.

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A former Mormon bishop has been charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in his office at church in 2006 or 2007 in Utah.

Case report: floodlit.org/a/b162/

50+ other LDS bishops who allegedly perpetrated SA:
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In 2000, a Mormon girl went to her bishop in Illinois to ask for help after youth in her ward sexually harassed her, according to a newly filed lawsuit.

Here's what she said he and a stake presidency counselor did.

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