The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) in California is embroiled in a scandal involving close to 100 allegations of sexual abuse against church leaders, stemming from a new legal window. Similar to accusations against other organizations like the Catholic Church, these claims involve manipulation and abuse of children by leaders. Specific instances include survivors reporting abuses to church officials, only to find themselves ignored. Allegations suggest that church authorities prioritized institutional reputation over addressing the misconduct, with many cases registered within a historical context that spans decades.
The latest allegations against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in California reveal almost 100 claims of childhood sexual abuse by church leaders, similar to scandals in other institutions.
Many claims point out that officials within the church used their power to groom and manipulate children, while senior leaders failed to take action against known abuses.
One woman alleges that church leaders protected abusers and handled allegations internally, treating them as 'matters of sin' rather than reporting to authorities.
A man discussed his experience of repeated abuse by a bishop, stating that even after he disclosed it to another church leader, he was ignored.
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