Warren Jeffs sentenced 8-11-2011

The Prairie Chicken
August 11, 2011

Texas jury sentences Jeffs to life + 20--Rueters  

Prophet to Pedophile--Christian Science Moniter

"Jeffs was sentenced to life in prison for his assault on the 12-year-old. He received a 20-year sentence for the assault on the 15-year-old. The two sentences are to be served consecutively.
In addition to Jeffs, seven other elder members of the FLDS sect have been convicted in Texas trials or pleaded guilty. They have received sentences ranging from six to 75 years. Four more FLDS members are awaiting trial."  Christian Science Monitor

It is plain to see that when Jeffs decided to move to Texas it was one of the poorest decisions he could have made.  And he claimed to be a prophet--you'd think he'd "know" the laws.  One of the talking heads said that Jeffs and his advisers thought the land they bought was not governed by a local police force and that contact with county or state officials would be so sparse that they would not have to spend a lot of time worrying about them. 

Below is a link to an article about Utah looking over Jeffs case, hopefully to begin cleaning up their own mess.  Arizona, Colorado--are you paying attention?  Texas knows how to kick ass and take names.  I'm telling you."-)

Warren Jeffs trial evidence to be studied by Utah officials