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LDS Church leaders not bound to report sexual abuse confessions, Arizona Supreme Court rules

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LDS Church praises the decision in this high-profile case, investigated by the reporter of "Spotlight" fame, but an advocate worries that predators could use a “confessional loophole to escape justice.”

First report: Arizona clergy who learn of child abuse in confessions aren’t required to report it, court rules — theguardian.com, 8d