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Mormon church rocked by child sexual abuse allegations in California

Look-back window results in nearly 100 allegations against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) in the US has been rocked by a slew of sexual abuse allegations launched against it in California in the latest scandal to hit the organization that is better known as the Mormon church.A three-year look-back legal window that allows adult survivors of sexual assault to file claims in California has produced almost 100 allegations of childhood sexual abuse by Mormon leaders. Continue reading...



The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon church) faces nearly 100 child sexual abuse allegations in California, spurred by a legal "look-back window." Allegations detail abuse by church leaders, manipulation, and cover-ups, with senior leaders allegedly failing to act. Victims report disclosures to other leaders being ignored or handled internally. The church states it takes claims seriously and dedicates resources to preventing and addressing abuse.

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