A judge sentenced polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs to five years to life Tuesday for his role in the arranged marriage between a 14-year-old follower and her 19-year-old cousin.
PHOTOS
KEY DOCUMENTS
Jailhouse Conversations
In a series of phone conversations with relatives and followers, Warren Jeffs renounced his role as prophet and leader of the FLDS.- Letter to Judge
In this letter to Utah's Fifth District Judge James Shumate, a former member of Warren Jeffs' church asks the judge to give Jeffs the maximum sentence. - Mental Health Evaluation
In this evaluation, court-appointed doctor Eric Nielsen describes Jeffs' attempt to hang himself in a jail cell while he awaited trial. - Settlement Proposal
The alleged victim offered to settle her suit against the FLDS for land and a trust fund for those expelled from the community, among other things. - Jeffs Arrest Warrant
This affidavit details the rape charges against FLDS leader Warren Jeffs for allegedly arranging underage marriages. - Jeffs Bail Motion
In this memo, Utah prosecutors explain why they believe fugitive polygamist leader Warren Jeffs is a flight risk if released on bail. - Teen Bride Testimony
In this grand jury transcript, teen bride Candi Shapley recounts how Warren Jeffs brokered her marriage to 28-year-old Randolph Barlow when she was 16. - Tom Green Decision
The Utah Court of Appeals rejected Green's argument that his polygamy conviction violates his First Amendment rights. - Polygamy Primer
Co-published by the attorney general offices of Arizona and Utah, this packet contains a wealth of information and resources. - FBI's Most Wanted
View the FBI's most wanted poster issued for Warren Jeffs.
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- •Nov. 19, 2007
Warren Jeffs to be sentenced for forcing teen to marry - •Nov. 14, 2007
Lawyers ask judge to throw out verdict - •Nov. 7, 2007
Documents: Jeffs attempted suicide in cell while awaiting trial - •Nov. 1, 2007
Documents: Jeffs told family God 'revealed' that he was wicked - •Oct. 1, 2007
Teen bride at center of Jeffs trial appears on TV - •Sept. 26, 2007
Ex-husband of victim in Warren Jeffs trial is charged with rape
VERDICT
- •Sept. 25, 2007
Warren Jeffs convicted of rape as accomplice - •Sept. 25, 2007
Jury reaches verdict in Warren Jeffs trial
CLOSINGS & DELIBERATIONS
- •Sept. 24, 2007
Jury in Warren Jeffs trial may be close to a verdict after announcing deadlock on one count - •Sept. 21, 2007
Jury begins deliberations
DEFENSE'S CASE
- •Sept. 19, 2007
Teen bride's ex-husband denies rape allegation, says she initiated sex - •Sept. 18, 2007
Jeffs followers offer rare testimony about their beliefs
PROSECUTION'S CASE
JURY SELECTION & OPENINGS
- •Sept. 13, 2007
Opening statements scheduled in Jeffs trial - •Sept. 10, 2007
Jurors asked if they can set aside religious beliefs - •Sept. 7, 2007
Jury selection to begin in trial of polygamous sect leader
PRETRIAL
- •March 2, 2007
Man sues Jeffs for information about family - •March 7, 2007
Federal grand jury indicts polygamous sect leader for allegedly fleeing prosecution - •Feb. 2, 2007
Ousted polygamist sect member seeking family's whereabouts sues Warren Jeffs - •Jan. 8, 2007
Computer data at center of Warren Jeffs' hearing - •Dec. 14, 2006
Judge: Evidence sufficient to try Warren Jeffs - •Nov. 21, 2006
Teen bride describes marriage arranged by Warren Jeffs - •Nov. 20, 2006
Jeffs to appear at hearing - •Sept. 27. 2006
Jeffs to remain jailed while awaiting hearing - •Sept. 11, 2006
Preliminary hearing postponed for polygamist Warren Jeffs - •Sept. 7, 2006
Trial strategies could present conflict for Jeffs - •Sept. 5, 2006
Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs extradited to Utah - •Sept. 1, 2006
Among Jeffs' possessions: Letter to followers swearing them to secrecy - •Aug. 31, 2006
Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs waives extradition, will face rape charges in Utah - •Aug. 30, 2006
Prosecutors to push Utah rape charges to keep Jeffs in jail - •Aug. 2, 2006
Polygamist sentenced to 45 days for having sex with underage girl he married
INVESTIGATION
- •Aug. 30, 2006
Ex-church member: Arrest won't weaken Jeffs' power - •August 29, 2006
Jeffs' Escalade by the numbers - •May 7, 2006
Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs placed on FBI's Most Wanted List - •May 2, 2006
Jeffs' brother pleads guilty to harboring fugitive
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- •Aug. 29, 2006
In stunning turnaround, former teen bride refuses to testify - •Aug. 29, 2006
Teen bride to testify against polygamist - •Aug. 22, 2006
Michigan woman pleads guilty to polygamy before trial starts - •Aug. 2, 2006
Polygamist Kelly Fischer sentenced for sex with underage wife - •July 21, 2006
In remote polygamist town, one investigator is trying to buy more time for young girls
CASE IN BRIEF
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Warren Jeffs, the leader of the polygamous sect, the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is charged with being an accessory to rape for allegedly arranging the marriages of underage girls.
MESSAGE BOARDS
THE LAW
CHATS
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•Flora Jessop
Former member of the polygamist cult operated by Warren Jeffs
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•Gary Engels
Investigator discusses his search for Warren Jeffs
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•Harriet Ryan
CourtTVnews.com reporter talks about Jeffs' extradition hearing
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