Arizona
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GwenLatter-day Saints in Arizona Weigh Faith Over Party in Governor’s Race
Arizona’s race for governor has placed two members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on opposite sides of the ticket, with church members indicating that...
Polygamous Sect Leader Convicted of Child Abuse After Girls Found in Trailer on Arizona Highway
Samuel Bateman, a leader of a polygamous sect, was convicted of state child abuse charges following the discovery of three girls in an unventilated trailer he was transporting...
Polygamous Leader Sentenced for Child Abuse in Unventilated Trailer Hauling
Samuel Bateman, a leader of a polygamous sect, has been sentenced to an additional 24 years in prison for child abuse related to an incident in Arizona. The...
Netflix Documentary Highlights Arizona FLDS Enclave and Samuel Bateman’s Sex Crimes
Rachel Dretzin’s Netflix documentary “Trust Me: The False Prophet” brings renewed attention to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) in Arizona. The series follows...
Democrat Amish Shah Shifts Left in Congressional Campaign After 2024 Loss
Congressional candidate Amish Shah has announced a more progressive stance within the Democratic Party, signaling a shift in his political platform following his 2024 election loss. Shah, who...
