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Polygamy Boss Charged With New Sex Rap

Jeffs charged with felony assault at Texas ranch

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(Newser) – Polygamy sect leader Warren Jeffs and three other members of his group have been indicted on fresh felony charges, the Houston Chronicle reports. Jeffs is accused of aggravated sexual assault linked to actions at the Yearning for Zion Texas compound where authorities rounded up hundreds of children earlier this year. He was convicted of a similar charge in Utah, and faces a possible life sentence. Charges against the others include bigamy and conducting an unlawful marriage involving a minor.

Warren Jeffs watches the proceedings during his trial last year in Utah. Jeffs was indicted yesterday on a felony charge of aggravated sexual assault.
Warren Jeffs watches the proceedings during his trial last year in Utah. Jeffs was indicted yesterday on a felony charge of aggravated sexual assault.   (AP Photo/Steve Marcus )
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, foreground, looks at enlargements of police booking photos of FLDS members as he speaks during a news conference in Austin, Texas, earlier this year.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, foreground, looks at enlargements of police booking photos of FLDS members as he speaks during a news conference in Austin, Texas, earlier this year.   (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
IFLDS leader Warren Jeffs appears in a Las Vegas courtroom in 2006.
IFLDS leader Warren Jeffs appears in a Las Vegas courtroom in 2006.   (AP Photo/Laura Rauch )
Members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints file out of a courthouse following a hearing in San Angelo, Texas, earlier this year.
Members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints file out of a courthouse following a hearing in San Angelo, Texas, earlier this year.   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez )
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Reader25229471
Nov 14, 08 2:53 AM CST
All this in the name of GOD, I don't know the God they are talking about. I think they have a different Language and when they say God They mean the people who run this cult. I feel bed for the sheep who got caught up in this mess. The rest of these CHILD MOLESTERS should be in jail for a long time. Their $ should be taken and given to the victims. I wish GOD to smite them. Reply
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Lula
Nov 17, 08 9:04 AM CST
This is very sick....Those children will be scared for life. Reply
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