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Case summary
Add info | Back to top10/25/94 Jackson, Mississippi
LDS Bruce A. McAskill a bishop’s clerk “with a past rape conviction, faces a minimum
sentence of 5 years in prison after a judge found him guilty of kissing and fondling a boy, 8,
whom he was babysitting. The boy’s mother attended McAskill’s church. A police officer who
was called to the scene said McAskill told him “he didn’t see any problem” with an adult
sleeping naked with a child.” (Jackson Citizen Patriot, 10/25/94)”
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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.
