was an LDS church member; pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse

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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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  1. Richard W. Nelson - Perversion Files - LA Times
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