- LDS positions: Bishop, Missionary,
- Criminal case: Convicted, Probation,
- Civil case: No civil case,
Case report
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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- AKA Rob Westover
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Born: 1972
- LDS mission: Spain - Spain Bilbao
- When accused: Stake high council,
- Lived in: Texas,
- During alleged crime, lived in: Texas,
- Victims: 1 victim,
- Latest update: 2023-03-10 - pleaded guilty; was sentenced to 4 years probation
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Case information sources
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- PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AWAIT BURGESS
- Robert Fleming Westover
- Arrest Record for the accused
- case #416-83557-2022
Case information source details
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PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AWAIT BURGESS
Publisher: Deseret News
Date: 24 Nov 1996
Archive.org
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view all information sources Arrest Record for the accused
Publisher: Arrests.org
Date: 15 Mar 2023
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view all information sources case #416-83557-2022
Publisher: Collin County, TX court records
Date: 12 Mar 2023
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Source type: News article
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