was an LDS church member in California (Milpitas Ward); accused of sexual abuse; convicted; served 14 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor under duress; three victims sued the LDS church, claiming it knew about Jenks's abuse but allowed him to work with children
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class="case-summary-title">Facts
- Positions: Other leader, Ward executive secretary, Ward librarian,
- Criminal: Convicted, Prison, Registered sex offender,
- Crime scenes:
LDS church activity, LDS church building, Recreational trip/outing,
- Victims:
3 victims, Multiple victims,
Alleged coverup-
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- AKA Ken Jenks
- Mission:
unknown
- Locations:
California,
- Locations when accused:
California,
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