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ExMormon Lawyer Reacts: LDS Church SUES Mormon Stories?! SOBERMORMON Breaks it Down!
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- Jun 17, 2026
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Summary
The LDS Church has reportedly filed a trademark lawsuit against Mormon Stories and John Dehlin. But what exactly are the damages?Can a church claim it lost tithing revenue because members listened to a podcast? Can it argue that people were "led astray" by long-form interviews featuring believing Mormons, former Mormons, scholars, historians, and everyday members sharing their experiences?In this video, an ex-Mormon lawyer breaks down the legal claims, explores the strengths and weaknesses of the case, and examines what trademark law is actually designed to protect.We'll discuss:⚖️ What trademark law covers—and what it doesn't⚖️ Whether "lost tithing" could ever qualify as damages⚖️ Free speech concerns and religious criticism⚖️ Mormon Stories' role in the Mormon and ex-Mormon community⚖️ What this lawsuit could mean for content creators and critics of powerful institutionsWhether you're an active Latter-day Saint, former Mormon, nuanced believer, or simply interested in religious freedom and free speech, this analysis offers a legal perspective on one of the most talked-about disputes in the Mormon world.Original video from the SOBER MORMON TikTok channel:https://www.tiktok.com/@sober.mormon#MormonStories #JohnDehlin #LDSChurch #Mormon #ExMormon #TrademarkLaw #ReligiousFreedom #FreeSpeech #MormonNews #Mormonism #LatterDaySaints #LegalAnalysis #ExMormonLawyer #SoberMormon #MormonStoriesPodcastPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: [email protected] Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twit…