FLDS leader Warren Jeffs on trial, accused of sexually assaulting two girls

[ZombieHorde]

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2011/0728/FLDS-leader-Warren-Jeffs-on-trial-accused-of-sexually

By Warren Richey, Staff writer / July 28, 2011

Opening statements are expected Thursday in the trial of polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs, who is accused of marrying and sexually assaulting two teenage girls.

One of the girls was under the age of 17, and the other was younger than 14, according to the indictment. Prosecutors say the marriages were invalid and that resulting sexual contact was child molestation. If convicted, Mr. Jeffs could be sentenced to life in prison.

He also faces trial in October for bigamy. Defense lawyers have suggested they may argue that Jeffs’s actions are consistent with his sincerely held religious beliefs.

The First Amendment protects the free exercise of religion, but laws against bigamy and protecting children have been upheld against constitutional challenges.

[amyrose2712]

1. He must not be a "real Christian"

:eyes: :sarcasm:

[Taverner]

3. Nope, because the only "Real Christians" are always nice and only do good things

The minute you don't do a good thing, then you aren't a "real Christian"

:eyes:

[dmallind]

4. Actually in this case that claim may have merit

Nothing to do with his behavior of course. Hell, Popes have done worse. But when your theology includes alien planet-heavens, magic hats and an American ministry of Jeaus, that's putting an awful lot of salt in your porridge.

[canoeist52]

2. Isn't he a repeat offender?