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Fraud suit targets LDS Church, new rules take aim at ‘troubled teen’ industry, and more on ‘Behind the Headlines’

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(Jeremy Harmon | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) Temple Square in Salt Lake City in April 2020. This week's "Behind the Headlines" will examine a new fraud lawsuit targeting The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

(Jeremy Harmon | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) Temple Square in Salt Lake City in April 2020. This week's "Behind the Headlines" will examine a new fraud lawsuit targeting The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A member of a prominent Utah family accuses The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of fraud and sues to try to recoup millions of dollars in tithing. There’s increased oversight coming to Utah’s “troubled teen” industry. And a look at the bills signed, left unsigned and vetoed by new Gov. Spencer Cox, including measures on pornography, social media, bail reform and the Utah Inland Port.

At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Jessica Miller, Tony Semerad and Taylor Stevens join KCPW’s Roger McDonough to talk about the week’s top stories.

Every Friday at 9 a.m., stream “Behind the Headlines” at kcpw.org, or tune in to KCPW 88.3 FM or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast. Join the live conversation by calling 801-355-TALK.

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