was a Mormon bishop in Panama; accused of sexual abuse

John Doe Case Summary

05/14/13 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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