kays attorney who represented mormons

by Dorian Eichmann 8 min read

Represented by Salt Lake City attorney Kay Burningham, Gaddy claims the church, which claimed 16 million members worldwide in 2018, twisted “the foundational history of Mormonism” in a “fraudulent scheme perpetrated for generations.”Aug 6, 2019

Is Alaska’s Attorney General a member of the LDS Church?

The 75-page complaint, filed on behalf of Gaddy by Salt Lake City attorney, Kay Burningham, is referred to as “a scathing lawsuit seeking punitive damages from the Mormon Church” by Court House News Service. Paragraph 2 of the complaint astutely defines the legal battle ground set at bar to steer clear of a challenge to the religious beliefs of Mormonism which, having already …

Does the LDS Church have a history of controversy?

Kay Burningham, Attorney at Law Licensed in Utah and California*. ... until years after the initial essays acknowledging many of the facts about LDS origins previously characterized as anti-Mormon lies were published that COP began to openly acknowledge their existence. As further alleged in the AC, COP’s failure to openly acknowledge the ...

Does deznat defend the LDS Church?

Sep 03, 2019 · The plaintiff is represented by Kay Burningham of Salt Lake City, Utah. U.S. District Court for the District of Utah case number 2:19-cv-00554 ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

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Did James Huntsman leave the LDS Church?

He resigned his church membership in 2020. While leaders told members otherwise, Huntsman alleged that they diverted up to $2 billion in tithing funds to two of its private businesses, including City Creek Center, an upscale mall in downtown Salt Lake City, and Beneficial Life Insurance Co.Sep 14, 2021

Who is James Huntsman Utah?

James Huntsman, son of the late billionaire Jon Huntsman Sr. and brother of Jon Huntsman Jr., former Utah governor and U.S. presidential candidate, had sued the Utah-based faith in March.Sep 14, 2021

Is Jon Huntsman suing the LDS Church?

Huntsman, a brother of former Utah governor (and U.S. ambassador) Jon Huntsman Jr. and a member of the wealthy Utah family, sued the Latter-day Saint church alleging they had misused his tithing money throughout his membership in the faith. He resigned from the church in 2020.Feb 5, 2022

Who is suing the Mormon Church?

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by James Huntsman, a member of one of Utah's most prominent families and brother of a former governor, against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a ruling issued Tuesday.Sep 14, 2021

Who is McKenna Denson?

McKenna Denson made headlines in Utah and across the nation more than two years ago when she first went public with allegations, followed by a bombshell lawsuit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, that she had been sexually abused by the former head of the faith's flagship Missionary Training ...Dec 10, 2020

Is the Mormon Church a pyramid scheme?

While pyramid schemes are unsurprisingly pyramid shaped, the Mormon church's new model is triangularly shaped.Jan 27, 2022

Why is the LDS church being sued?

The 50-year-old Huntsman sued the Utah-based faith in U.S. District Court in California in late April, saying its leaders “repeatedly and publicly lied” about the use of billions of dollars in member donations, meant for building temples, missionary work and other charitable and educational endeavors.May 6, 2021

What does the LDS church do with tithing?

Tithing donations are always used for the Lord's purposes, which He reveals through a council of His servants. Some of these uses are: Building and maintaining temples, chapels, and other Church buildings. Supporting the activities and operations of local Church congregations.

How old is president Russell Nelson?

97 years oldHe has met with members in large and small settings — often addressing them in their own languages — and with world leaders. During the past 18 months, President Nelson has led the Church through the COVID-19 pandemic. President Nelson will turn 97 years old on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.Sep 7, 2021

How many LDS temples are in California?

7 templesCalifornia currently has 7 temples in operation and 3 additional temples announced or under construction.

What is the Mormon Corporate Empire?

A federal lawsuit sure to get attention in Utah claims that the “Mormon Corporate Empire” has driven worshipers to existential crises, suicide, anxiety and depression by peddling a “scheme of lies” centered on the religion’s creation and its scriptures, a onetime member claims. Jonny Bonner / August 6, 2019.

Who translated the Book of Mormon?

Smith allegedly collected the plates, which were inscribed in reformed Egyptian by ancient Americans with Hebraic DNA, and translated them into the church’s signature text, the Book of Mormon, which he published in 1830.

Did Smith use gold plates in the Book of Mormon?

Gaddy claims that LDS leaders have recently and partially admitted, “albeit in an intentionally limited and ever changing manner,” that Smith did not directly use gold plates to create the Book of Mormon, contradicting orthodox narrative.

Who is Julie Sullivan?

Julie is a trial lawyer. She is a passionate advocate for adult and child victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and sexual assault. Julie has dedicated her 20-year legal career to fighting for justice for these and other victims of abuse. She has tried well over one hundred cases to a jury.

What is Julie's specialization?

She specialized in the prosecution of sexual offenders. Because of her extensive experience in, and knowledge of prosecuting sexual offenders, Julie is often invited to speak on panels discussing the rights of child victims.

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Television Interview

Book

  • "An American Fraud: One Lawyer's Case against Mormonism" by Kay Burningham Here's a new Mormon book taking a completely new angle on the question of whether or not there is sufficient justification to warrant legal action against the LDS Church. We find the premise fascinating. MormonThink Review: For several reasons, I enjoyed reading Kay Burningh...
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Other Interviews

  • Interesting youtube interview with Jeff Ricks, founder of PostMormon.org Part 1: Link is here. Part 2: Link is here. Part 3: Link is here.
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2013 Ex-Mormon Conference Presentation

  • Kay did a very interesting presentation at the 2013 Ex-Mormon conference in Salt Lake City. "Are Mormon Leaders Above the Law? Fraud in the Inducement and Mormonism: An Historic and Contemporary Look" Youtube video link
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