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Case summary
Add info | Back to top9/13/2022: awaiting extradition from North Londonderry, PA to VA
Bishop from 2016 to 2020, alleged abuse was 1997 to 2000
criminal investigation conducted by Prince William County Special Victims Bureau detectives
alleged abuse occurred in several locations in the Woodbridge, VA area
was allegedly living in Palmyra, PA as of 2022 prior to arrest on 9/5/2022
criminal charges: between 9/6/22 and 9/13/22; two counts of indecent liberties, two counts of forcible sodomy, and five counts of aggravated sexual battery
alleged victims: 2 females, between ages of 9 and 13
crimes allegedly took place in the Woodbridge, PA area between January 1997 and December 2000
connections to several Midstate organizations; was a lawyer with the Thomas, Thomas & Hafer law firm; was previously a volunteer board member with the Boy Scouts of America New Birth of Freedom Council
at time of arrest, was serving as bishop in the Lebanon Ward, Harrisburg PA stake; had been in that position since at least May 2017
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LDS/Mormon church membership history
Add info | Back to topLDS mission information
The accused did not serve a full-time LDS mission.
LDS temple marriage information
FLOODLIT is not aware whether the accused was married in a Mormon temple.
Alleged victim(s)
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LDS church response(s)
Add info | Back to top- Alleged failure to report by local LDS leaders? no
- Alleged misconduct by local LDS leaders? no
- Alleged misconduct by global LDS leaders? no
FLOODLIT is not aware whether the Mormon church paid any settlement amounts related to this case.
