was an LDS church member in Tennessee; accused of sexual abuse; convicted

Case report

It has been reported to Floodlit that Westergard attended annually as a priesthood leader for young womens camp and also participated as a priesthood chaperone on a week long trip to Palmyra with the stake youth. Floodlit is searching for court records for Westergard’s case.
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01/01/2002 INCEST: OFFENSE OCCURRING PRIOR TO MAY 30, 2007
39-15-302I

02/20/2002 SEXUAL BATTERY BY AN AUTHORITY FIGURE
39-13-527

Case facts

Case information sources

  1. James LaMar Westergard Offender Profile
    view source details | 25 Nov 2023 | Offender Radar
  2. Tennessee Sex Offender Registry Offender 00370456
    view source details | 25 Nov 2023 | Tennessee Sex Offender Registry

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