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Understanding the California Sex Abuse Lawsuit: The LDS Church’s Response in Context
Are the California lawsuits proof of systemic failure? The numbers indicate otherwise, but every case warrants scrutiny.
C.D. Cunningham
March 14, 2025
Are the California lawsuits proof of systemic failure? The numbers indicate otherwise, but every case warrants scrutiny.
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