"Polygamous Sect Member Pleads Guilty in Child Sexual Acts Scheme"

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Source: The Associated Press
"Polygamous Sect Member Pleads Guilty in Child Sexual Acts Scheme"
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Moroni Johnson, a businessman, pleaded guilty to conspiring with the leader of a polygamous sect to transport underage girls across state lines for sexual activity. The sect's leader, Samuel Bateman, is accused of creating a network to orchestrate sexual acts involving children and has been charged with multiple offenses. Bateman's followers, including his wives and male followers, are also facing charges related to child trafficking and sexual abuse.

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