Topic: Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Warren Jeffs' ranch may be seized by Texas
A judge will determine whether the state can take control of the 1,600-acre property owned by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Justice Department sues fundamentalist Mormon sect for discrimination
The US Justice Department alleges that the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), which controls most of the law enforcement and other government services in two adjacent communities, discriminates against those who are not members of the polygamous sect.
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Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs loses phone privileges
Prison officials said Monday that imprisoned polygamist leader Warren Jeffs loses phone privileges for 90 days as punishment for making calls that were put on speakerphone.
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Prophet to pedophile: Polygamist Warren Jeffs sentenced to life in prison
Warren Jeffs, leader of the polygamist FLDS religious sect, was sentenced to life in prison in Texas, convicted of sexually assaulting two girls, aged 15 and 12, that he claimed as his 'brides.'
08/09/2011 04:38 pm -
Has Warren Jeffs turned his trial into a sermon on polygamy?
Warren Jeffs, the polygamist leader charged with sexually assaulting two underage girls, broke his silence at the trial with an hour-long invective Friday.
07/30/2011 01:23 pm -
The Monitor's View Child marriage and the Warren Jeffs polygamist trial
The Texas trial of Warren Jeffs should shine a spotlight on the global problem of child marriages, and efforts to prevent them.
07/29/2011 03:40 pm -
FLDS leader Warren Jeffs on trial, accused of sexually assaulting two girls
Opening statements are expected Thursday in the trial of polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs. Defense lawyers have suggested they may argue that his actions are consistent with his sincerely held religious beliefs.
07/28/2011 10:32 am -
Warren Jeffs: Utah court overturns polygamist's rape conviction
The Utah Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the jury in the 2007 rape trial of polygamist leader Warren Jeffs received improper instructions from the trial judge.
07/27/2010 09:23 pm -
First member of polygamous sect in Texas to face trial
Raymond Jessop's trial is the first criminal case to proceed after the FLDS was accused of child abuse at a Texas ranch last year. Jury selection began Monday.
10/27/2009 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about custody of a Texas sect's children, US-style democracy, and old, old money in UK universities.
06/05/2008 01:00 am -
Children of polygamous sect to be reunited with parents
Texas Supreme Court's ruling will complicate state's investigation into sexual abuse, experts say.
05/31/2008 01:00 am -
Are FLDS sect's beliefs sufficient grounds for taking the kids?
Texas Supreme Court is set to weigh in on state's actions toward a polygamous sect.
05/27/2008 01:00 am -
USA
05/21/2008 01:00 am -
What is Texas' plan for kids of polygamous sect?
When hearings begin Monday for individual FLDS families, the state's conditions for reunification will get clearer.
05/19/2008 01:00 am -
To regain kids, FLDS women try new tactic: public relations
Texas judge rules that 416 children must remain in state custody for now, orders DNA tests.
04/21/2008 01:00 am -
USA
04/15/2008 01:00 am -
Thorny issues in prosecuting polygamist sect
One question is whether Texas will retain custody of 416 children. Experts say criminal charges are likely, too.
04/14/2008 01:00 am
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