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Joseph Smith
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- 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; never charged with a sex crime; in May 1844, a Hancock County, Illinois grand jury indicted Smith for perjury, fornication and polygamy; died in June 1844.
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- Criminal: Never charged, Not convicted,
- Civil: No civil case,
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Brigham Young
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- Second president of the Mormon church; married 56 women, including a 15-year-old and three 16-year-olds; was publicly accused during his life (1801-1877) of sexual misconduct, including adultery and illegal polygamy; never charged with a sex crime; arrested and charged with adultery in 1871; not found guilty; died in 1877.
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- Criminal: Never charged, Not convicted,
- Civil: No civil case,
Alleged coverup
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