Michael Morris, a former LDS bishop, faces 18 child sex abuse charges in Alameda County. He posted $920,000 bail and appeared in court on May 22, 2026.
- Morris is accused of abusing four victims between 1991 and 2000, with violence or threat of violence. - The prosecution seeks additional bail conditions, including no unsupervised contact with minors.
- Morris, now a Utah resident, was arrested on May 15 while visiting California. - He is scheduled for a formal plea on June 10, 2026.
The case involves allegations of abuse at church locations, homes, and vehicles in Livermore.