was a Mormon church member; accused of sexual abuse; allegedly molested a boy for three years; Mormon leaders allegedly failed to report the abuse to police, but approved Williams for an LDS temple wedding

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12/05/90 Utah

LDS Keith Glenn Williams in the LDS Clinton 2nd Ward in Clearfield Utah was denied BSA
registration for “suspected Sexual Child Abuse.” A letter from the victim’s parents states
that his son, “was sexually molested by his scout leader Keith G. Wiliams starting at age
eleven for a period of three years. This report has been made to the police with a
subsequent confession received from Mr. Williams just last week. (dated Dec 5, 1990). In a
letter written by the perpetrator detailing his repentance process he states, “I disclosed the
details of my actions to my Bishop, and then to my stake President just prior to our Temple
marriage. We worked through the Spiritual repentance process , before our wedding.”

2nd District- Farmington
DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. KEITH GLENN WILLIAMS
CASE NUMBER 911707123 State Felony
CHARGES
Charge 1 – 76-5-403 – ATTEMPTED – SODOMY/FORCIBLE SODOMY – 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 01, 1988
Plea: April 23, 1991 Guilty
Disposition: April 23, 1991 {Guilty Plea}
Charge 2 – 76-5-403 – SODOMY/FORCIBLE SODOMY – 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 01, 1988
Disposition: April 23, 1991 Dismissed (w/o prej)

2nd District- Farmington
DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. KEITH GLENN WILLIAMS
CASE NUMBER 911707123 State Felony
CHARGES

Charge 1 – 76-5-403 – ATTEMPTED – SODOMY/FORCIBLE SODOMY – 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 01, 1988
Plea: April 23, 1991 Guilty
Disposition: April 23, 1991 {Guilty Plea}

Charge 2 – 76-5-403 – SODOMY/FORCIBLE SODOMY – 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 01, 1988
Disposition: April 23, 1991 Dismissed (w/o prej)

PRISON: 5 to 99 YEARS SUSPENDED: 99 YEARS
09-04-1991 Note: JAIL: 0 to 365 DAYS SUSPENDED:

SECOND DISTRICT COURT- LAYTON
DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
STATE OF UTAH vs. KEITH GLENN WILLIAMS
CASE NUMBER 911100006 State Felony
CHARGES

Charge 1 – 76-5-403 – SODOMY/FORCIBLE SODOMY – 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 08, 1988
Disposition: February 27, 1991 Bound Over District

Charge 2 – 76-5-403 – SODOMY/FORCIBLE SODOMY – 1st Degree Felony
Offense Date: January 08, 1988
Disposition: February 27, 1991 Bound Over District
02-27-1991 Note: Entered case disposition of: TRANSFERRED

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  1. Keith G Williams - Perversion Files
    view source details | 5 Dec 1990 | LA Times

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