was an LDS church member in Brisbane, Australia; accused of child sexual abuse; convicted and sentenced to 15 months in jail

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“JOHN DOE, Brisbane Mormon school teacher, scout master and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints minister.

Receives 15 month jail sentence in Brisbane District Court after being convicted on 3 child sex charges, including 3 counts of indecent assault and 2 of indecent dealing, against boy, aged 12, at Mt Cotton scout camp, south of Brisbane. Court hears defendant, of Manly West, Brisbane, assaulted boy at scout camp. (CM 951209) (Queensland, Australia, 1995). “

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