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December 2, 2011

Mormons Have Their Own Sex Abuse Problems

Cathal Dervan, Irish Central

A young Irish woman is suing the Mormon Church for damages after she was abused when still a minor by one of its elders who has since fled to America.

The woman, who can’t be named for legal reasons, has brought High Court proceedings in Dublin against the Church and her alleged abuser.

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TAGGED: sexual abuse, Mormons

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