Crime: 2010s, 
Crime county:
AZ - Maricopa, - Crime state:
Arizona,
- Convicted:
2019,
LDS positions: Primary, - LDS mission:
United States - Washington D.C. south mission
- Alleged:
1 victim,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, Plea deal, Pleaded guilty, 
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Christopher Ryan Nuttall was a mormon in Mesa, Arizona. Was arrested by the FBI in a sting operation for attempting to meet a 14 year old girl for sex. He was found guilty of LURE MINOR FOR SEX EXPLOIT and ATTEMPT TO COMMIT – SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINOR. Currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona. A Floodlit source says he is an active LDS member who has a current temple recommend.
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Party Name
Christopher Ryan Nuttall
Crime Date
1/29/2019
Date
11/22/2019
Description
LURE MINOR FOR SEX EXPLOIT
ARSCode
13-3554 (F4)
Disposition Code
Pled to Reduced Charge
Disposition
Pled Guilty To Reduced Charge
Party Name
Christopher Ryan Nuttall
Crime Date
1/31/2019
Date
11/22/2019
Description
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT – SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINOR
ARSCode
13-1405 (F3)
Disposition Code
Dismissed – Plea Other
Disposition
Dismissed Due To Plea On Other Count
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