GA v. Eligio Bishop: Polygamist Cult Leader Trial
A judge called alleged cult leader Eligio Bishop a 'master manipulator' as she handed down his sentence following his conviction. More
March 1, 2024
Eligio Bishop was convicted on charges of rape, false imprisonment and posting revenge porn of a former female follower of his polygamist cult.
A judge called alleged cult leader Eligio Bishop a 'master manipulator' as she handed down his sentence following his conviction. More
March 1, 2024
The judge noted Eligio Bishop's lack of remorse or regret as she handed down his sentence, calling him a 'master manipulator.' More
March 1, 2024
Eligio Bishop told the Court, "I still love you," repeatedly before he was sentenced for rape and false imprisonment. More
March 1, 2024
Eligio Bishop was not in the courtroom when the jury delivered its verdict on charges including rape and false imprisonment. More
March 1, 2024
Eligio Bishop objected to the judge staying on the bench during his trial after she contracted COVID-19 and elected to leave the courtroom. More
March 1, 2024
Eligio Bishop did not testify in his defense. But the jury heard his police interview where he admitted to creating drama to draw an audience. More
March 1, 2024
Alleged cult leader Eligio Bishop goes on Instagram Live during his trial to complain about the judge testing positive for COVID-19. More
February 29, 2024
Eligio Bishop wanted to fire his attorney and bring in another, but the judge told him that he would have to represent himself pro se. More
February 29, 2024
After the judge scolded him for posting on social media about the trial, Eligio Bishop left court, saying he objected to the COVID-19 risk. More
February 29, 2024
Accused cult leader Eligio Bishop threatened to fire his attorney, but decided not to following a heated back-and-forth with the judge. More
February 27, 2024
Eligio Bishop argued with the judge, who told him that he could only have his current attorney or represent himself pro se. More
February 27, 2024
Alleged victim of Eligio Bishop testifies in the Polygamist Cult Leader Trial, where Bishop is charged with rape and false imprisonment. More
February 26, 2024
The jury heard Eligio Bishop tell police that he made recordings of the victim having sex for educational purposes. More
February 26, 2024
Aaron Dixon described joining Eligio Bishop, saying there were a 'multitude of rules' that could be changed or implemented at any time. More
February 23, 2024
Eligio Bishop, accused of running polygamist cult Carbon Nation, faces charges of rape, false imprisonment, and posting revenge porn. More
February 23, 2024