was a Mormon church bishop's clerk; found guilty of kissing and fondling a boy, 8, whom he was babysitting
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Personal information

  • McAskill, Bruce A
  • Gender: Male

Case summary

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10/25/94 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

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LDS 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.

LDS church positions ever held by the accused: Other leader
LDS church positions held by the accused at the time of the alleged crime(s):
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Other court cases

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LDS church response(s)

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  • 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.

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