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Former Livermore Bishop Charged with Child Sex Abuse

21 May 2026 13:40

A former bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Livermore has been charged with 18 counts of child sexual abuse. - Michael Morris is in custody on $920,000 bail.

- The alleged abuse involved four minor victims between 1991 and 2001. - Morris served as a bishop during the time of the alleged crimes.

- He is scheduled for a court hearing in Dublin on Friday. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office is committed to pursuing justice for survivors.

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