Lawsuit: bishop told of abuse, man allegedly raped girl in Raleigh meetinghouse
November 2, 2026 at 10:03 AM MT · via FLOODLIT · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A lawsuit filed in Wake County, North Carolina alleges that a Mormon bishop was told Jared Harding Wilson had abused children, and that Wilson allegedly raped an 11-year-old girl inside a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Raleigh in January 2010, according to court documents reported by FLOODLIT.
The lawsuit, filed October 20, 2026, names The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a defendant. According to the case record, the plaintiff alleges the bishop received prior warnings about Wilson's behavior but allowed him continued access to children in church settings.
The complaint alleges the assault occurred inside the Raleigh stake center. The case record does not indicate Wilson's current legal status or whether criminal charges resulted from the alleged 2010 incident.
Mormon News summarizes reporting from established outlets and always links to the original. See an error? Report it.
Related coverage
- People examines abuse allegations before Michael Haight family killings
via People.com · November 2, 2026
- Utah redistricting controversy resurfaces ahead of midterm elections
via The Daily Utah Chronicle · November 2, 2026
- YouTube video explores LuLaRoe founders' Mormon family background
via YouTube · November 2, 2026
- Michael Haight's history of abuse allegations before 2023 family killing detailed in new report
via People.com · October 28, 2026
From the Mormon News Podcast
- Elizabeth Holmes’ Mormon Connection, Ted Bundy, & BYU Controversies - Mormon News | Ep. 2220
Full episode and transcript · October 30, 2026
- Tithing Campaign, Dan McClellan Backlash, Abuse Helpline Claims & More - Mormon News | Ep. 2217
Full episode and transcript · October 23, 2026