was a former LDS bishop and stake presidency member in Clinton, Mississippi; found guilty of gratification of lust; convicted in 2011 of felony child sexual abuse; some of the abuse took place while Thompson was in an LDS stake presidency role

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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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  1. Temple Marriage Announcement [Doe]-Thompson
    view source details | 7 Dec 1988 | Hattiesburg American
  2. Sex Offender Registry Wendall Shan Thompson
    view source details | 18 Feb 2024 | Mississippi Sex Offender Registry
  3. Trussel Family Includes Many Missionaries
    view source details | 14 Jan 2006 | Hattiesburg American
  4. Skinner suspended, Thompson protected. Justice?
    view source details | 6 Aug 2013 | Jackson Jambalaya
  5. Offender Profile Wendall Shan Thompson
    view source details | 18 Feb 2024 | Offender Radar
  6. Sharing Views (Served as Bishop of the Clinton ward in the Jackson MS Stake circa 2000)
    view source details | 13 Apr 2000 | The Clinton News
  7. New stake presidencies
    view source details | 26 Jan 2002 | Deseret News

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