Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway

A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison

June 29, 2026Updated: June 29, 2026

By Associated Press (AP)

Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway

Samuel Bateman(Coconino County Sheriff's Office)

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