2 LDS sex abuse cases found
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- James Eric Verde James Eric Verde (1969 – ) was a Mormon church member in Salt Lake City, Utah; pleaded guilty to SEX ABUSE CHILD in 2005, served time in UT State prison; pleaded guilty of UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT W/16-17 YEAR OLD; a second case in 2024 pleaded guilty of DEALING IN MATERIALS HARMFUL TO MINOR and SEXUAL BATTERY; is currently incarcerated in Utah State prison as of May 2026; is a registered sex offender
Crime: 2000s, 2020s, - Convicted:
2005, 2024,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, Pleaded guilty, - Alleged church actions: unknown,
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- Michael Morris (1950 – ) was a Mormon church member and former bishop in Livermore, California; accused of sexually abusing 4 young men in his ward; arrested May 15, 2026 and charged with 18 felony counts related to child sexual abuse; due in court May 22, 2026
- Alleged crime: 1990s, 2000s,
Alleged crime state:
California,
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LDS positions: Bishop, Scout leader, Young Mens Leader, Youth leader, - Criminal case(s): Ongoing,
- Alleged failure to report
- Alleged church actions: Excommunicated, Rebaptized,
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Morris was excommunicated, but apparently never criminally charged; he was later rebaptized
"This case involves deeply troubling allegations of abuse of trust and authority involving children."
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