Look-back window results in nearly 100 allegations against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Summary

Nearly 100 childhood sexual abuse allegations have emerged against the Mormon church (LDS) in California under a three-year legal window for adult survivors.

Multiple plaintiffs claim church leaders sexually abused them and that officials protected abusers rather than victims, handling cases as “matters of sin” without reporting to police.

Lawsuits allege an LDS “help line” suppressed abuse reports rather than aiding victims.

The church denies allegations, citing “discrepancies” in claims while asserting it takes abuse seriously and has prevention protocols in place.

  • ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org
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    11 days ago

    Abuse is going to happen In any organization that works with children

    Abuse is going to be 10x worse in organizations that specialize in brainwashing and bigotry, emphasize hierarchy and cultivate secrecy.

    That’s why, while you’re correct, child abuse cases almost always come from cults (including the widely recognized cults we coyly call churches), sketchy historical children indoctrination outfits like the Scouts, much less often from schools, and rarely from pediatricians and other medical professionals.