IDAHO
Idaho Statesman
By KATIE TERHUNE — kterhune@idahostatesman.com
Four more former Boy Scouts have joined a lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, alleging that both organizations covered up sexual abuse and allowed known pedophiles to remain in leadership positions.
Both organizations have responded to the allegations in federal court, denying that any wrongdoing or responsibility falls on them.
The lawsuit, filed in June, claims Boy Scout leaders in Idaho sexually abused the plaintiffs in various incidents in the 1970s and ’80s. The plaintiffs seek monetary damages, the amount of which would be determined by a jury, said Boise attorney Andrew Chasan, one of the lawyers representing the men.
The case is still in its early stages and a scheduling hearing is set for Oct. 9.
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