Former Layton bishop faces child abuse material charges after sting arrest
September 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
A former bishop from Layton has been charged with allegedly attempting to meet with a prostitute and possessing explicit images of children, according to ABC4 Utah. Investigators allegedly found child sexual abuse material on his phone following his arrest during a prostitution sting.
The charges include solicitation and possession of child sexual abuse material. ABC4 reports the man previously served as a bishop in the Layton area, though his current status with the Church was not disclosed in the report.
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