Colorado City, Ariz
16 articles
GwenFamily sues polygamous towns for religious discrimination, wins $5.2 million award
A jury ruled in favor of the Cooke family, awarding them $5.2 million in a civil rights trial against the polygamous towns of Colorado City, Ariz., and Hildale,...
Community of Christ and FLDS Leaders Face Legal Scrutiny Over Alleged Child Abuse and Exploitation
The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or FLDS, has long operated in isolation within the remote communities of Colorado City and Hildale, Arizona, and Utah....
Documentary Explores Warren Jeffs’ Leadership and Alleged Abuses in FLDS Community
The documentary “Prophet’s Prey,” airing on Showtime, offers a harrowing look into the world of Warren Jeffs, the former leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of...
Teams from FLDS area face obstacles in sports despite dominant season records
The El Capitan High School basketball teams, representing the community of Colorado City, Arizona, have faced significant challenges in their pursuit of athletic success. The boys and girls...
Former FLDS Member Recalls Community Life Before Warren Jeffs’ Control
Former members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) recall a time when the community in Colorado City, Ariz., was marked by a sense...
Former FLDS Member Speaks Out on New Netflix Documentary Highlighting Abuse
A new Netflix documentary has sparked renewed discussions about abuse and accountability within the Fundamentalist LDS (FLDS) community in Colorado City, Arizona. Titled *Trust Me: The False Prophet*,...
FLDS member recounts uncle’s abuse and calls for community support
Brent Jeffs, a 26-year-old former member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), has shared his experiences in a memoir titled *Lost Boy*....
Federal Indictment Unsealed Against FLDS Splinter Group Leader Following FBI Raid
A federal grand jury has indicted Samuel Rappylee Bateman, a 46-year-old man from Colorado City, on charges of destroying records related to an ongoing federal investigation. The indictment...
Federal Charges Filed Against FLDS Splinter Group Followers Following Disappearance of Eight Girls
Federal prosecutors have filed kidnapping and obstruction of justice charges against followers of Samuel Rappylee Bateman, a man who claims to lead a splinter group of the Fundamentalist...
