was an LDS church member in Arizona; convicted of child sexual abuse; sentenced to 10 years in prison; baptized again after excommunication; ward members reportedly were not told of his criminal past when he returned after his prison time

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Summary

Arizona Case #: S-1100-CR-200601954

10 year sentence served, lifetime probation

Sexual Abuse
Molestation of child
Sexual conduct with minor under age 14 – 2 counts

Baptized again after excommunication, served 10 year prison term, active member LDS Church, disclosure not made to ward members

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  1. Arrests
    view source details | 15 Jan 2007 | Arizona Republic
  2. Brett Richard Nichols
    view source details | 1 Feb 2024 | Arizona Department of Corrections

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