Polygamous cult leader had multiple wives who were minors, FBI says

By Brady Knox

Published December 8, 2022 3:04am ET

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Polygamous cult leader had multiple wives who were minors, FBI says — A cult leader and self-proclaimed prophet had 20 wives, most of whom were minors, the FBI revealed. Samuel Bateman, 46, is facing charges of child abuse and destruction of evidence, with the FBI hinting that further charges are on the way. Bateman broke with the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in order […]

A cult leader and self-proclaimed prophet had 20 wives, most of whom were minors, the FBI revealed.

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