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Samuel Bateman Sentenced to 24 Years | Salt Lake City News
Samuel Bateman, ex-leader of a splinter polygamous sect, just received a 24-year prison sentence in Arizona — adding to his existing 50 years — after being convicted of three counts of child abuse, each carrying the maximum penalty. The case erupted during a traffic stop near Flagstaff, where police discovered three girls trapped in a suffocating trailer. Survivors, including those featured in a Netflix docuseries by Dr. Christine Marie, described horrific abuse, trafficking, and sexual assault. Bateman, who represented himself and denied guilt, enraged victims with his defiance. Though many…
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