Senate leader seeks Justice review polygamous abuse, crime

[maddezmom]

Senate leader seeks Justice review polygamous abuse, crime
By Thomas Burr
Updated: 1:09 PM- WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has asked the Justice Department to review federal efforts to combat child abuse and criminal activity in polygamous communities.

Reid, D-Nevada, argues that federal assistance is "vital" in combating the problem.

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"The problem remains acute," Reid, a Nevada Democrat, wrote, noting that some polygamists have isolated themselves by setting up tightly controlled towns, with officials discouraging victims of polygamy from seeking help.

"In the fact of such corruption, state and local law enforcement is often inadequate. Federal assistance is vital."

The Justice Department said it is reviewing the letter. Reid handwrote a postscript to the letter saying that the subject matter deserved Mukasey's personal attention.

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[Sam Ervin jret]

1. Mukassey: That ought to speed justice to the situation.