1 matching Mormon sex abuse cases

      • Francis Cochran was a Mormon high priest in the Seattle 6th Ward in Seattle, Washington in the 1980s; convicted twice in the 1980s of crimes related to sexual abuse of multiple children; allegedly assaulted multiple young girls on LDS property, including during church meetings; a 2025 lawsuit (Floodlit broke the story) said stake president Paul Diehl & multiple ward bishops covered up allegations against Cochran
      • Alleged failure to reportAlleged failure to report
      • Church disciplineExcommunicated,
        • Stake president and two LDS bishops allegedly covered up abuse allegations
        "Despite numerous red flags, Defendants continued to give High Priest Cochran access to minor church members. Defendants allowed High Priest Cochran to continue to attend and volunteer at church events, including those attended by minors. Defendants also allowed High Priest Cochran to continue to transport young girls, including vulnerable refugee girls, to and from church events."
        — civil complaint filed Sept. 17, 2025 (case 2:25-cv-01797)
      • Criminal casesConvicted, Plea deal, Pleaded guilty,
      • LawsuitsLawsuit v. LDS church, Ongoing,
      • Church positionsWas High priest,
      • CrimeCrime: 1980s, in Washington,
      • ConvictedConvicted: 1987, 1988,
      • Crime scenes: LDS activity, LDS building, Perpetrator's home,
      • Victims: 4 victims, Multiple victims,
      • Born: 1921
        Died: 2005
      • Mission: unknown
      • Places lived: Washington,
      • Documents available: yes (free download)
      • Latest update: 2025: lawsuit against Mormon church
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