2 LDS sex abuse cases found
- LDS position: Apostle
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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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- Brigham Young (1801 – 1877) was the 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 convicted
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Alleged crime: 1840s,
- Places lived: Illinois, New York, Utah, Vermont,
- Crime state: Illinois, Utah,



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