Topic: Warren Jeffs

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

'Sister Wives' family sues to prevent prosecution for polygamy

Kody Brown, star of TLC's 'Sister Wives,' files suit in federal court seeking to prevent prosecution for polygamy under Utah law. The case may force another reexamination of laws governing sexual choices and lifestyles.

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.

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.

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States divided on approach to polygamous sect

Law officers in Arizona and Utah say their method of confronting the FLDS must differ from that of Texas.

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.

Thorny issues in prosecuting polygamist sect

One question is whether Texas will retain custody of 416 children. Experts say criminal charges are likely, too.