Robert Westover (1972 – ) was a former LDS bishop and attorney in Dallas, Texas; arrested in 2021 for allegedly recording a minor; pleaded guilty in 2023 and sentenced to 4 years probation.

Rob Westover was a former LDS bishop in Texas. He was arrested in 2021 for nude child photos obtained via a hidden camera in a closet.

He was a stake high councilor at the time of his arrest.

Westover was bishop of the Lakewood Ward in Dallas in 2016 and 2017.

Out on bail ($25,000 bond, posted ~2021-09-13) awaiting trial as of late 2022.

Sep 13, 2021 – Charges Filed – Invasive Visual Recording – 1 count
Sep 13, 2021 – Charges Filed – Sexual Perform Child Produce/Direct/Promote – 2 counts

2022-11-10 – general docket entry under Collin County, TX court case #416-83557-2022:

“Counsel for State and Defense appeared, hrg on bond conditions. Def. allowed at marital residence Nov. 19-27,2022, and Dec. 23-Jan 1, 2023, with no overnights (10pm-8am), must be supervised at all times while in marital residence. May see extended family at locations of their choosing and Def. supervised. -AST”

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Sources

  1. PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AWAIT BURGESS, Deseret News, November 24, 1996.
  2. Robert Fleming Westover, Jailbase, September 13, 2021.
  3. Arrest Record for the accused, Arrests.org, March 15, 2023.
  4. case #416-83557-2022, Collin County, TX court records, March 12, 2023.

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