PHOENIX — New lawsuits allege Mormon church leaders didn’t do enough to protect children from sexual abuse in a now-defunct, church-run foster program.
The lawsuits were filed earlier this month on behalf of two Navajo women in tribal court and in Washington on behalf of a Crow woman.
They are among a string of lawsuits in recent years that seek monetary damages, apologies and a guarantee that church leaders will report suspected abuse.
A spokesman for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints didn’t immediately return a message Tuesday seeking comment. The church has said it works to prevent abuse.
