1 LDS sex abuse cases found
- Crime decade: 1830s
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- Joseph Smith (1805 – 1844) was the founder of the LDS church (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon church); was publicly accused during his life (1805-1844) of sexual misconduct, including adultery and illegal polygamy; in May 1844, a Hancock County, Illinois grand jury indicted Smith for perjury, fornication and polygamy; died in June 1844
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Alleged crime: 1830s, 1840s,
- Places lived: Illinois, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
- Crime state: Illinois, Missouri, Ohio,
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Was Apostle,
Never charged, Not convicted,
Alleged failure to report
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