LDS Missionary Training Center

● CAMPAIGN OPEN ACTIVE LITIGATION 0 signals
Sexual Abuse (missionaries)  ·  LDS Missionary Training Center (MTC)
DEFENDANT
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
MDL / DOCKET
State coordinated
Utah / Various
JUDGE
Various
PLAINTIFFS
100+
BELLWETHER / TRIAL
TBD
SETTLEMENT STATUS
Pending
📋 Case Overview

The LDS Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo, Utah faces claims that MTC President Joseph L. Bishop sexually abused female missionaries in the 1980s-90s, and that the LDS Church covered up the abuse when it was reported. A 2018 recording of Bishop confessing the abuse to a victim sparked national attention. Cases allege the church's institutional response — interviewing victims without legal counsel and pressuring silence — constitutes independent negligence.

⚗ CAUSATION SUMMARY

Direct abuse by MTC President in a position of complete authority over young missionaries; institutional cover-up when abuse was reported. The 2018 recorded confession is key evidence. Negligent supervision, failure to report, and intentional infliction of emotional distress are primary theories.

⚖️ Litigation Status GROWING
MDL / Court
No MDL — state court actions (Utah primary)
Active Plaintiffs
Growing

LDS Missionary Training Center (Provo, UT) abuse claims involve a former MTC president and institutional cover-up. Joseph Bishop case established the factual record. Ongoing claims against the Church for negligent supervision.

Key Verdicts & Settlements
⚖️
Joseph Bishop criminal case — established record
Public admission of abuse by former MTC president. Strong foundation for civil claims.
📈
Filing trend: Growing. Narrow but viable campaign track. MTC-specific claims require Utah filing deadline analysis. Strong liability record from Bishop case.
📍 Geographic Exposure
●Provo, Utah (primary MTC location)
●Victims are former missionaries from all 50 states and internationally
🏢 Key Defendants
DEFENDANT
ROLE
INTEL NOTE
LDS Church (Corp. of President)
Institutional defendant
Employed Bishop; handled abuse reports; primary defendant
Joseph L. Bishop
Direct abuser (MTC President 1983–1986)
2018 recorded confession; individual defendant
✅ Campaign Eligibility Criteria
✓Served as LDS missionary and attended MTC (Provo or other locations)
✓Sexually abused by MTC leadership or staff during missionary service
✓Reported abuse to church and experienced institutional cover-up or retaliation
✓Discovery rule from 2018 confession recording may reset filing deadline for some survivors
These criteria reflect general case strength indicators and are not legal advice. Contact CloudIntake to screen individual claimants.
📅 Litigation Timeline
1983–1986
Joseph Bishop serves as MTC President; abuse of female missionaries alleged
1984
Victim reports abuse to church; LDS counsels her to silence; no law enforcement report
2018
McKenna Denson records confession from Bishop; posts online; national coverage
2018
LDS Church issues statement; first lawsuits filed
2023
Active state court proceedings in Utah and other states
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JACOB SCORE™
LDS Missionary Training Center
37 / 100
ScienceDeveloping
MomentumWeak
CampaignDeveloping
TimelineDeveloping
VerdictsWeak
NICHE · EARLY STAGE
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