Former LDS bishop charged with child sexual abuse material possession after prostitution arrest
September 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
A former Latter-day Saint bishop was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material after investigators discovered it on his phone following his arrest during a prostitution sting operation, according to ABC4 Utah. The case involves a former lay leader in the LDS Church, where bishops serve as volunteer congregational leaders. Prosecutors are pursuing the charges based on material allegedly found on his device.
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