The 13-minute segment featured former portfolio-manager-turned-whistleblower David A. Nielsen speaking publicly for the first time since filing a complaint in late 2019 with the IRS. In response, the Utah-based faith issued a two-paragraph release.
In response, the Utah-based faith issued the following two-paragraph release Monday:
“It’s unfortunate ‘60 Minutes’ sought to elevate a story based on unfounded allegations by a former employee who has a different view on how the church should manage its resources.”
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