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Authorities say the leader of a small polygamous group near the Arizona-Utah border had taken at least 20 wives and punished followers who didn't treat him as a prophet
Samuel Bateman had taken at least 20 wives, most of them minors, and punished followers who did not treat him as a prophet, federal court documents show.
The leader of a small polygamous group on the Arizona-Utah border had taken at least 20 wives, most of them minors, and punished followers who did not treat him as a prophet, new court documents show.
Federal officials contend Samuel Bateman engaged in horrific acts with children and called upon his followers to help cover his tracks. His followers say he was falsely accused and claim something else is at play.
The leader of a small polygamous group on the Arizona-Utah border had taken at least 20 wives, most of them minors, and punished followers who did not treat him as a prophet, new court documents show.