Americans Against Abuses of Polygamy
Texas prison officials have found polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs guilty of “a major disciplinary infraction” following an investigation into whether he violated policy by — among other allegations — preaching a Christmas day sermon from prison, a state spokeswoman said Monday.
Via Warren Jeffs guilty of ‘major disciplinary infraction’ for prison phone calls / CNN
HILDALE — Concern is rising over a new burst of activity by followers of imprisoned polygamist leader Warren Jeffs.
According to outside observers, there has been a flurry of church meetings almost daily, a set of mysterious construction projects and widespread re-baptism as thousands of followers react to apparent prophesies of doom from their imprisoned leader.
Via FLDS meet, prepare but for what? / Deseret News
A Utah judge has approved a plan to use threats of eviction to wring $2.2 million in back taxes out of a polygamist sect on the Utah-Arizona border.
Third District Judge Denise Lindberg last week ruled that a court-appointed accountant can threaten eviction to try to get residents of the border towns of Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Ariz., to pay up.
Via Judge OKs eviction threats to get polygamy sect’s taxes / Arizona Daily Star
Though polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs is serving a life sentence in Texas for sexually assaulting two girls, he continues issuing directives to his followers. The new rules are considered particularly strict – even by sect members who’ve acquiesced to giving up reading the news and wearing the color red.
Via Followers of polygamist Warren Jeffs give up bikes, trampolines / The Los Angeles Times
SALT LAKE CITY – Polygamy still clings to the image of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — even though the Utah-based faith abandoned the practice more than a century ago.
It was the No. 1 negative quality cited by 28 percent of respondents in a national Salt Lake Tribune poll who were “uncomfortable” with voting for a Mormon for U.S. president.
Via Polygamy Remains Stumbling Block for Mormons / Scripps News
KINGMAN – A Colorado City man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for molesting his three daughters. Henry Cooke, 40, faced anywhere from 10 to 17 years in prison when sentenced by Judge Steven Conn last week after pleading guilty to child molestation and two counts of attempted child molestation as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Via Man Gets 14 Years in Prison for Molesting Daughters / The Kingman Daily Miner
More attention needs to be given to the abuse of polygamy in Saudi Arabia which leads to the birth of a new generation that will not simply struggle to live, but live to struggle.
via Polygamy: The Social Consequences of Abuse / ArabNews.com
” … an appellate court decision is months, or more likely, years away. During that time, many women, men and children could be adversely affected. If law enforcement personnel refuse to proceed, then shame on them. And if we, the people of B.C., fail to demand that law enforcement does its job – if we allow the situation in Bountiful to continue – then shame on us.”
If passed, “The Family Protection Bill” would reduce Iranian women’s rights even further, allowing men to take up to three additional wives without the consent or knowledge of their first spouse. Iranian law currently allows Muslim men to have up to four wives, but only after obtaining a court order demonstrating the permission of the first spouse and his ability to treat them all equally.
Via Iranian Women Fight Controversial “Polygamy Bill” / Amnesty International
The members of the Bountiful Roundtable, an ad hoc committee consisting of representatives from concerned women’s groups and individuals, are extremely gratified to learn of the decision of Mr. Justice Bauman regarding the polygamy law, said co-chairs Maureen Johnston and Gwen Smith.
via Anti-Polygamy Group Delighted With Ruling / 100 Mile House Free Press
