Three years ago, Latter-day Saint officials in Oregon heard one of their members admit he had abused an underage girl.
Kristine Johnson of Oregon alleges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints violated the doctrine of confidentiality when it disclosed her husband’s confession, leading to his arrest and imprisonment.
It’s a case that legal observers are watching closely. Depending on the outcome, at least one legal expert said this lawsuit could have serious implications for the way houses of faith report abuse.
The lawsuit, which was filed in Marion County Circuit Court in Oregon, seeks $9.