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Oregon Woman Sues LDS Church Over Alleged Child Abuse

1/24/2026

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An Oregon woman filed a lawsuit against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The suit cites negligent supervision and breach of the duty to report suspected child abuse.
The abuse began at age 10 and continued to age 15.
In 1999 she told a bishop about abuse, who allegedly said the Church would handle it.
The Church says it does not tolerate abuse and encourages reporting to authorities.

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Story summary

An Oregon woman filed a lawsuit against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The suit cites negligent supervision and breach of the duty to report suspected child abuse.
The abuse began at age 10 and continued to age 15.
In 1999 she told a bishop about abuse, who allegedly said the Church would handle it.
The Church says it does not tolerate abuse and encourages reporting to authorities.