William Black was an LDS church member in California; in 2024, accused in a civil lawsuit of child sexual abuse; the suit was one of 91 or more coordinated civil suits filed in California in 2024 against the Mormon church.

William Joseph Black was an LDS church member in California. In 2024, Black was accused in a civil lawsuit of child sexual abuse. The suit was one of 91 or more coordinated civil suits filed in California in 2024 against the Mormon church alleging child sexual abuse by a Mormon church leader or member. FLOODLIT is seeking more information and court documents related to this case.

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