Clergy… Bisbee man confesses he’s molesting his daughter. Church tells bishop not to report abuse to authorities 22 Apr 202017 May 2020 State lawmaker vows to again introduce legislation to eliminate the so-called confessional exception when it comes to admissions of ongoing abuse. Source. AZCentral.com [USA Today Network]: Bisbee man confesses he's…
Catholic Church… A bill in the Utah State Legislature removes ‘priest-penitent’ privilege when it comes to child abuse 7 Jan 202027 Jan 2020 SALT LAKE CITY -- A bill made public ahead of the 2020 legislative session would remove the "priest-penitent" privilege when it comes to reporting abuse cases. House Bill 90, sponsored…
LDS (Mormon)… Mormon Church in UT State Supreme Court CHALLENGING Reporting about Sex Abuse Victims 26 Sep 201816 Oct 2018 This is from April 2013. First Amendment used to defend not reporting abuse to authorities.
LDS (Mormon)… Woman Claims Mormon Church’s Cover-Up Culture Protected Her Sexual Predator Dad 29 Jun 201816 Oct 2018 The Mormon church has a “culture” that protects sexual predators, Johnson said during the press conference. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mormon-church-cover-up-culture-sexual-predator_us_5b363f35e4b08c3a8f69aff1