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Polygamist dies in shootout with police at arrest
John Singer 47, Utah polygamist who resisted public schooling for his children, was shot by a police riot gun during a 18 day stakeout at his Marion farm while officers attempted to arrest him on assault child neglect and contempt charges. His death followed a long legal fight and prompted family tragedy comments.
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