Summary
Former Lawyer from Mississippi, LDS Bishop and Stake presidency member, Wendell “Shan” Thompson, was convicted in 2011 with felony child sexual abuse when one of his young family members came forward with accusations of sexual abuse. According to one victim, approximately between 2000-2018, during which time Wendell was serving in the stake presidency as a counselor. Allegedly, the abuse occurred for 7-8 years prior to the victim turning 18. It is unclear whether LDS church leaders knew about his abuse.
- Offense :Gratification of Lust
- Conviction Date :07/25/2011
- Offense Code :Section 97-5-23
- Location :HINDS MS
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Facts
- Criminal: Convicted, Unknown result,
- Civil: No civil case,
- Positions: Bishop, Stake presidency counselor,
- During crime: Stake presidency counselor,
- Crime: 2010s, in Mississippi,
- Convicted: 2010s, 2011,
- Victims: Unknown number of victims,
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Born: 1963
- Mission: Sweden
- Locations: Mississippi,
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- Temple Marriage Announcement [Doe]-Thompson,
- Sex Offender Registry Wendall Shan Thompson,
- Trussel Family Includes Many Missionaries,
- Skinner suspended, Thompson protected. Justice?,
- Offender Profile Wendall Shan Thompson,
- Sharing Views (Served as Bishop of the Clinton ward in the Jackson MS Stake circa 2000),
- New stake presidencies,
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1. Temple Marriage Announcement [Doe]-Thompson
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2. Sex Offender Registry Wendall Shan Thompson
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3. Trussel Family Includes Many Missionaries
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4. Skinner suspended, Thompson protected. Justice?
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5. Offender Profile Wendall Shan Thompson
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6. Sharing Views (Served as Bishop of the Clinton ward in the Jackson MS Stake circa 2000)
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7. New stake presidencies
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