The brother of D. Todd Christoffelle, a Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has pleaded guilty to charges involving the sexual abuse and enticement of minors in both Ohio and Utah.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
The legal admission follows investigations into misconduct occurring across state lines. While specific details regarding the sibling's identity were not provided in official church records, the guilty plea addresses allegations of enticing minors and sexual abuse.
Christofferson's Church Leadership
D. Todd Christofferson, the apostle's brother, holds a prominent position within the church hierarchy. According to official records from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christofferson was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 5, 2008.
Christofferson currently serves as Second Counselor in the First Presidency, a position he was set apart to hold on October 14, 2025. His previous leadership roles include serving as President of the Mexico South Area and holding supervisory responsibility for the Utah, Philippines, and Africa West Areas.
Professional Background
Before his full-time service as a General Authority, Christofferson had an extensive legal career. He served as associate general counsel for NationsBank Corporation and was a law clerk to U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica during the Watergate proceedings.
A native of American Fork, Utah, Christofferson earned degrees from Brigham Young University and Duke University.
