Arturo Tenorio, 57, was found guilty on one of two counts of forcible sex abuse. Despite the hung jury on the second charge, 3rd District Court Judge Bruce Lubeck declined to declare a mistrial.
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. Tenorio, who was not a licensed marriage counselor, will remain free pending his sentencing. Prosecutors contended that Tenorio focused on sex in his appointments with two female clients and used his involvement and associations within the LDS church as a way to gain their trust.
Tenorio was accused of inappropriately touching the women. The defense argued it was an issue of consent, and that while Tenorio's actions may have been morally questionable, they argued his actions were not criminal.
The jury disagreed in the case of one woman. And Tenorio's attorney will now try to get the conviction overturned. The judge will consider a motion filed by the defense to dismiss the count for which their client was found guilty.
Published: Aug 10, , p. Arturo Tenorio, 57, has been charged with two counts of forcible sexual abuse , a second-degree felony Tuesday, Jan. This is in connection with reports that he promoted himself as a marriage counselor and then abused the women he was helping Salt Lake County Jail, Salt Lake County Jail. By Pat Reavy. Join the Conversation.
