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Warren Jeffs

I'd seen this on the news tonight... and could only wonder why everyone in LE had waited until now to do something, after all I first heard about this pervert and his "religion" a few years back. But, the important this is that someone- the FBI- has decided this creep has committed enough crimes to justify placing charges against him.
For those of you unaware, Warren Jeffs is a "church leader", often referred to as a "prophet" by his followers. Living in Utah has provided him with the perfect community to spread his beliefs of polygamy and child rape.
From CNN:
Jeffs is the leader of the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, based in the neighboring communities of Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Arizona.
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Jeffs, 50, is accused of arranging marriages between underage girls and older men.

He is wanted in Arizona on criminal charges of sexual conduct with a minor. He also was charged in Utah with rape as an accomplice.

Jay, from Stop the ACLU has details, and a photo in case you happen to run into this sexual predator.


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Anonymous said…
Slight point of order: He had been charged with crimes before then, but what makes this far more significant is that the FBI looked at a large variety of other scumbags, and decided that, out of all of the ones that weren't on the Ten Most Wanted List, he was the worst. Murderers, rapists, and people accused of God only knows what else, and they decided he was the worst. Based on what little I know from watching the news, they made the right call.

My understanding is that his base of support is only in isolated conclaves in the middle of nowhere, but there are a lot of mountains in that region, plenty of caves, and plenty of places to hide. To the various law enforcement agencies involved, I wish happy and swift hunting.
9/5/06
Anonymous said…
I just came to say I think they have been looking for Jeffs for a couple of years. Even had his compound under surveillance for a while.
But he has gone underground and they haven't been able to find him.
I too am glad they are making him a priority. I think what has been on the news is only the tip of what this guy has been into. There are several rumors about him.
9/5/06
Anonymous said…
Utah Investigating Polygamist Sect as Organized-Crime Group

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,194763,00.html
10/5/06
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