British ex-Mormon sues Marriott over Book of Mormon in hotel room
October 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via YouTube / Mormon Stories Podcast · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
From Mormon Stories Podcast. Episode page, show notes and full transcript on mormonstories.org →
Amanda Barnett, a British ex-Mormon, is suing a U.K. Marriott hotel over the Book of Mormon placed in her nightstand, calling the text racist in a case that has drawn significant attention. Mormon Stories Podcast's latest episode explores her reasons for the lawsuit and her journey out of the church.
Barnett grew up Mormon in Plymouth, England, in a family that joined when missionaries knocked in 1961. The video had drawn 4,500 views in six hours, reflecting high interest in the unusual legal case.
Mormon News summarizes reporting from established outlets and always links to the original. See an error? Report it.
Related coverage
- Former Utah Rep. Trevor Lee gets court date on fraud charges
via The Salt Lake Tribune · October 6, 2026
- New biography examines BYU biologist Duane Jeffery's battle over evolution
via Times and Seasons · October 3, 2026
- University of Illinois Press publishes biography of Richard Lyman Bushman
via Times and Seasons · October 2, 2026
- Mormon Stories lawsuit filing cites Heather Gay trademark battle with Church
via ABC4 Utah · October 1, 2026
From the Mormon News Podcast
- Nemo Goes Global, Mormon Stories Lawsuit Update & LDS Baby Bust - Mormon News 10.2.26 | Ep. 2204
Full episode and transcript · October 2, 2026
- LDS Retention Drop, Church Opposes Abortion Rights in Idaho, Nevada - Mormon News 9.25.26 | Ep. 2200
Full episode and transcript · September 25, 2026