FLOODLIT.org has launched an initiative to provide free access to court documents tied to sex crimes allegedly committed by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon/LDS) and claims of mishandling by church officials.
Initiative updates
April 8, 2025 – About 400 documents available upon request so far. We are adding more documents throughout the day. Check this page tomorrow for updates and new document links!
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Available documents
- Case MDL-3150 – Order Denying Transfer – filed 2025-04-03 – related to a coordinated wave of California lawsuits against the Mormon church
- Bassett, Alan Brower – Utah 241700988 – 2024-08-10 Motion to Dismiss– related case report: Alan Brower Bassett
- Complaint: Jane Roe CP 76 v. Doe 1, 5:24-cv-02583, C.D. Cal. – related case report: Brother Ross
- about 90 civil complaints (unredacted) – ongoing California civil lawsuits – available upon request
- Probable cause affidavit – Keaton Tanner – Utah schoolteacher
- More documents available upon request – contact us
About this initiative
Since our non-profit began in 2022, we’ve tracked over 4,000 accused individuals in such cases. Recently, nearly 100 lawsuits hit the Mormon church in California alone.
Most court documents are public records, but finding and obtaining them can be difficult, expensive, stressful and time-consuming.
These public records — criminal filings, civil suits, and more — hold the power to reveal patterns, enable accountability, and spark change.
The Mormon church has called its abuse policies “the gold standard,” but has never released a list of credibly accused members or leaders.
So, we’re building a repository of truth to pull these court records into a bright spotlight and encourage honest discussion that honors survivors’ experiences, gives researchers tools to dig deeper, and empowers those who protect the vulnerable.
- On every case report in our database, a new “Docs” section offers free downloads of related court files with concise summaries. (See example)
- We’re scouring counties, states, and countries to find and share these records, redacting sensitive details to protect privacy. (Need unredacted files? Contact us.)
Our goal:
- By Apr. 1, 2025: 150 civil complaints and 500 total documents
- By Dec. 31, 2025: 2,000 documents
Thank you to all who have sent us documents, helped us locate case information, or supported our mission in any way.
Your support means the world to us, and has made this all possible.
Together, we’re pulling truth into the spotlight — one record at a time.
Your support enables us to purchase documents, conduct research, and publish case information.