LDS positions: Scout leader, - LDS mission:
no - Alleged:
Unknown number of victims,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, Plea deal, Pleaded guilty, 
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LDS positions: 
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Criminal case(s): 
03/24/89 Colorado
LDS Richard W. Nelson was “convicted of felony sexual child abuse.” on April 7, 1987 but
not placed on the BSA confidential files until April 19, 1988.
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