FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2025
Contact: Jason Preston
We ARE the People
info@wearethepeople.org
Demanding Answers: A Call for Transparency and Justice
In recent weeks, troubling allegations have come to light—allegations that demand attention, transparency, and accountability.
We have simply been asking questions, difficult as they may be, because the voices of victims cannot and must not be ignored.
Chelom Leavitt has previously presented at the UCAP (Utah Coalition Against Pornography) conference, engaging directly with audiences who were free to ask questions.
This year could have been another opportunity for open dialogue.
However, given the credible allegations brought forward by Katherine, Eliza, and Rachel Hamblin in their detailed, corroborated 2013 police victim statements, we believe it was crucial for Chelom to address these concerns publicly.
A just and proper investigation requires that questions be asked and answered.
When institutions fail to uphold justice, it falls upon the people to seek the truth.
Our presence today is not about disruption but about demanding accountability—with peace, civility, and a commitment to uncovering the facts.
We are here for the victims who have been silenced for too long, for our children, and for the integrity of justice itself.
UCAP, Chelom, and those promoting her as a speaker were aware of our concerns.
Rather than engage in an open conversation, UCAP instead chose to cancel Elder Kearon and Chelom Leavitt’s live appearances, replacing them with pre-recorded messages.
Their reasoning? As stated by UCAP:
"Elder Kearon & Chelom have decided to pre-record their messages to allow attendees to hear them in their entirety, knowing that if there was a disruption of the event, they may not be able to finish speaking."
This decision raises further concerns.
Instead of addressing legitimate questions, UCAP has avoided dialogue, shielding Chelom from public scrutiny.
The question remains:
Why?
If these allegations are unfounded, why not confront them directly and put them to rest?
There is something deeply wrong with this response—something deeply wrong with this entire situation. And we will continue to ask questions.
We are not here to make people comfortable.
We are here to seek the truth.
Our intent is not to silence anyone; in fact, we welcome answers.
But the reality is, alleged perpetrators should not be placed in positions of influence—especially when discussing issues as critical as abuse prevention—without full transparency and accountability.
Until a proper investigation is conducted, the concerns of victims and the public must take precedence.
For too long, victims have been silenced.
That ends now.
We are just beginning to find our voice, and we will not be silent.
We will not stop asking questions.
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