former LDS bishop in Orange County, California; confessed to sexual abuse and had his foster parent license taken away
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Personal information
- Worthley, Chauncey Joseph
- Alias(es): Buzz Worthley, CJ Worthley
- Born: 1931
- Died: 1998
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Case summary
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LDS/Mormon church membership history
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FLOODLIT is not aware whether the accused served a full-time LDS mission.
LDS temple marriage information
The accused was married (sealed) in the Mormon temple in .
LDS church positions ever held by the accused: Bishop
LDS church positions held by the accused at the time of the alleged crime(s):
LDS church positions held by the accused at the time of being publicly accused:
Alleged victim(s)
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LDS church response(s)
Add info | Back to top- Alleged failure to report by local LDS leaders? unknown
- Alleged misconduct by local LDS leaders? unknown
- Alleged misconduct by global LDS leaders? unknown
FLOODLIT is not aware whether the Mormon church paid any settlement amounts related to this case.
