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Add info | Back to top05/14/13 Panama, Chiriqui Province
LDS Unnamed BISHOP “was charged before the Public Ministry with sexual abuse and
pedophilia against a child under seven years of age.
A leader of the Church of the Latter Day known as the “Mormons” in the province of
Chiriqui, was charged with the prosecution of sexual abuse and pedophilia against a child
under seven years of age.”
“This man, using his performance as a bishop, took advantage of the confidence of parents
and their religious principles, and sexually abused the minor, so we have decided to file this
complaint for investigation,” said jurist.
“This man, using his tenure as bishop, took advantage of the trust of parents and religious
principles, and sexually abused the minor, so we have decided to file this complaint for
investigation,” the jurist”
“The lawyer explained that inside the room where the religious was located were some
videos with pornography, however, the investigations have already begun by the Fifth
Circuit Office of Chiriqui. The lawyer explained that in the room where he lived the religious
were found some videos with pornography, however, investigations have begun by the Fifth
Circuit Prosecutor of Chiriqui.”
“This means tried to contact the authorities of the Mormon Church, but before multiple
efforts no answer was obtained, only it was known by a member of the chapel that the
bishop has been separated from the position, while the investigations last. This means that
the bishop has been removed from the office for the duration of the investigations.”
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LDS/Mormon church membership history
Add info | Back to topLDS mission information
FLOODLIT is not aware whether the accused served 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? unknown
- Alleged misconduct by local LDS leaders? unknown
- Alleged misconduct by global LDS leaders? unknown
FLOODLIT is not aware whether the Mormon church paid any settlement amounts related to this case.
