was a former LDS bishop in Orange County, California; admitted to sexual abuse and had his foster parent license taken away

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FLOODLIT has learned about the story of Buzz Worthley, an LDS church member and former bishop who had his foster parent license taken away in Orange County, California after he confessed to sexual abuse of a minor.

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  1. Chauncey Joseph Worthley
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