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Episode 3: The Bishop's Tale

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How far has the Mormon church gone to cover up abuse?  When journalist Murray Jones started looking into the church's finances in New Zealand, an int 
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Murray hears tale after tale of abuse within Mormon congregations and at the centre of every story, there’s a “bishop”. Who are these men? Why are they so involved in members’ lives? And do their actions help the church keep crimes secret?

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