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May 2008
- Kids Removed From Doomsday Compound
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 1, 08 5:32 AM CDT
  
  Police in New Mexico have removed three children from the compound of an apocalyptic church, AP reports. The action followed allegations of inappropriate contact by the 66-year-old leader of Lord Our Righteousness church, who believes he's the "messiah," and has admitting having sex with adult church members, including his daughter-in-law. He denied sexual contact with minors and warned that God had been angered. More »
  
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  New Mexico • cult • apocalypse • child actors • compound
April 2008
- Police Fear Stonewall by Polygamist Settlers
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 13, 08 8:35 AM CDT
  
  Warren Jeffs' hand-picked, devoted settlers may refuse to testify against his polygamist compound in Texas, officials fear—making it tough to win cases of suspected child abuse. "All these girls are taught from the cradle not to trust anybody from the outside—especially the government," Utah's attorney general said. "We're the beast. We're the devil." More »
  
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  Texas • religion • Utah • polygamy • Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints • Arizona • Warren Jeffs • FLDS • compound

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