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Mormonism and polygamy

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The difficulties of prosecuting a polygamist

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

Yesterday the Utah Supreme Court overturned the conviction of polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs. We speak with Jeff Robinson, news director at KCPW, about the complicated relationship between the state of Utah and its many polygamist sects.

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Polygamist sect in Canada

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