Mormon Abuse Victims – Consumer Assistance Team

Victims Of Sexual Abuse By A Mormon LDS Priest, Bishop, Elder Or Clergy Member May Be Able To Seek Justice & Compensation

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You are currently under 40.
The abuse occurred under 18.
The abuse occurred during an LDS facility/event/mission/trip OR by a high-ranking member.
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Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Within The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints (LDS Church) Are Deeply Concerning

If you or someone you know experienced alleged abuse by an LDS priest, bishop, elder, or other clergy, understanding your rights and potential pathways to justice and compensation is crucial.

While these are currently only allegations, they warrant serious attention and investigation. Our experienced legal team offers compassionate and confidential support to survivors. We believe every voice deserves to be heard and all legal options explored.

Understanding Abuse and Cover-Up Allegations

Recent lawsuits and reports detail disturbing allegations of sexual abuse within the LDS Church and claims of a systemic cover-up.

Legal filings recount harrowing experiences of alleged abuse by church leaders and members. It's claimed the church prioritized its reputation over child safety.

A February 2025 waterskraus.com report highlighted new lawsuits alleging a "systemic sex abuse coverup by the Mormon Church," stating the church allegedly prioritized protecting its reputation over member safety (Source).

These allegations include instances where church leaders were reportedly aware of the abuse but allegedly failed to act appropriately.

We believe all victims who have experienced sexual abuse at the hands of a Mormon LDS Church Priest, Bishop, Elder, or Clergy Member should receive justice and potential compensation, beginning with a free, private case review with our experienced legal team.

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the mormon church in the news

2001

Jeremiah Scott Settlement: The LDS Church paid $3 million to Jeremiah Scott, who alleged that church member Franklin Curtis sexually abused him. The church denied liability, citing "litigation economics" as the reason for the settlement.

2008

Bishop Timothy McCleve: McCleve pleaded guilty to sexually molesting children from his congregation. He was sentenced to prison terms of 1–15 years.

2010

Bishop Lon Kennard Sr.: Charged with 43 felony counts related to child sexual abuse and exploitation, Kennard pleaded guilty and received consecutive prison terms of five years to life.

2013

Michael Jensen Case: Jensen, son of a respected Mormon family, was convicted of sexually abusing children he babysat for members of his congregation. He was sentenced to 35–75 years in prison and classified as a "violent sexual predator."

Bishop Todd Michael Edwards: Edwards was sentenced to three years in prison for molesting two teenage girls from his congregation in Menifee, California.

2014

Hawaii Lawsuit: Two men filed a lawsuit against the LDS Church, alleging sexual abuse as teenagers on a church-owned pineapple farm in Maui between 1986 and 1988.

2016

Bishop John Goodrich: Arrested for sexually abusing his daughter during her childhood. Charges were later dropped due to clergy-penitent privilege preventing testimony from church officials.

2017

Bishop Erik Hughes: Pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two teenage boys from his congregation in Mapleton, Utah. He received concurrent prison sentences of 1–15 years.

MormonLeaks Document Release: A 316-page document detailing confirmed and alleged instances of child sexual abuse within the LDS Church between 1959 and 2017 was published.

Darran Scott Sentencing: An Australian filmmaker and former Mormon leader was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing boys, some of whom he met through his church leadership role.

2018

Rob Porter Resignation: White House staffer Rob Porter resigned after evidence of domestic abuse surfaced. His second wife reported that their LDS bishop discouraged her from filing a restraining order, citing potential impacts on Porter's career.

2022

Boy Scouts of America Settlement: A bankruptcy judge approved a reorganization plan for the Boy Scouts of America to settle child sexual abuse claims. The plan initially included a $250 million payment from the LDS Church, which the judge rejected, stating it overly protected the church from loosely connected abuse claims.

2023

Riverside Lawsuit: A jury awarded $2.28 billion to a woman who endured years of sexual abuse by her stepfather at church functions. The LDS Church settled part of the lawsuit for $1 million in December.

2024

Missionary Arrest in Utah: A missionary was arrested on suspicion of rape and forcible sodomy in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Samuel Bateman Sentencing: Polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman was sentenced to 50 years in prison for orchestrating a scheme involving the sexual abuse of underage girls. Bateman had over 20 spiritual "wives," including 10 minors, and coerced followers into surrendering their daughters.

2025

California Allegations: Nearly 100 allegations of child sexual abuse within the LDS Church surfaced in California. Claims involve grooming and abuse by church leaders, with assertions that senior officials ignored or inadequately addressed misconduct.

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