was a Mormon bishop in Panama; accused of sexual abuse of a 4-year-old

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Luis Zarate was a Mormon bishop accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old child.

This case arose in 2013 in Panama, Chiriqui Province.

From notes FLOODLIT obtained by translating source articles:

Zarate was charged by the Public Ministry of sexual abuse and pedophilia against a child under seven years of age.

The child’s parents reportedly became aware of the abuse when the child began to exhibit very strange behavioral changes.

Case facts

Case information sources

  1. Acusado de abuso sexual
    view source details | 14 May 2013 | Dia a dia (Panama)
  2. Realizan audiencia a obispo
    view source details | 19 Oct 2013 | Critica.com.pa

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