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Polygamous Leader Faces New Sentence | Virginia Beach News
A polygamous sect leader facing sentencing today in Arizona for allegedly hauling underage girls in a stifling trailer, knowing the danger — all while already serving a 50-year federal sentence for child sex crimes and kidnapping. Representing himself, Bateman admitted to awareness but claimed surprise at their survival. His case, tied to Warren Jeffs’ legacy and featured on Netflix, underscores how once-dominant sects are fading from rural communities now freed from court oversight. The judge will decide if his new sentence runs alongside or after his existing punishment. Listen in…
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