We have been following the case(s) against Warren Jeffs. He was the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) until he was jailed on charges stemming from performing underage marriages between FLDS members. The link to the following article provides more background. It is important to note the number of convictions coming out of the state of Texas against several men from this religious cult. There are five convictions in Texas and the trial of the sixth man is in progress. It should not be shocking, but it is in some ways.

Arizona drops cases against polygamous sect leader

By Brooke Adams   The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated: 06/09/2010 09:18:40 PM MDT

A judge has dismissed two cases pending against Warren S. Jeffs in Arizona and ordered that he be sent back to Utah, a move that abruptly ends the state’s prosecution of the polygamous sect leader and potentially puts Jeffs on a faster track to face more serious charges in Texas….

See full article here.. http://www.sltrib.com/D=g/ci_15263481

 

FLDS Trials in Texas….

 

As mentioned, here is a link regarding the trial of the sixth man being prosecuted in Texas..San Angelo Standard Times

From the Standard Times of San Angelo, Texas..  June 8, 2010- Matthew Walker

SAN ANGELO, Texas — Abram Harker Jeffs, 39, a member of the polygamist Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, goes to trial today on charges of sexual assault of a child, a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years or life in prison.  Read more with link below…

 

http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2010/jun/08/polygamist-trial-starts-wednesday-in-eldorado/

 

Documentary Reveals Horrors of FLDS —- “Colorado City and the Underground Railroad” by Mike Watkiss

These links are from an award winning documentary about Colorado City, FLDS and the lives affected by the cult and its practices… At some point, the links may grow stale. If so, then search “Colorado City” at youtube.com®.  Of all the videos I have viewed on this subject, this is one of the best!

Start here…   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ssYXu3qcS8 

                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrKnIEAwCJo&feature=related

                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUXk9qdYX2s&feature=related

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                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDWsAJ805I0&feature=related

                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp9Mw5yzd6U&feature=related

The documentary is well done. Please, view with caution. Several events have happened since this documentary was filmed. However, the methods used to control members are amazing to study and note.

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