James Huntsman will be deposed as tithing lawsuit against LDS Church proceeds

In first court hearing on the dispute, federal judge sets Aug. 30 as the date when he may decide whether to throw out the case.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) James Huntsman's lawsuit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints alleges the Utah-based faith used tithing funds to build the City Creek Center shopping mall, shown here in November 2020, in downtown Salt Lake City.

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James Huntsman will be deposed as tithing lawsuit against LDS Church proceeds

In first court hearing on the dispute, federal judge sets Aug. 30 as the date when he may decide whether to throw out the case.

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