Polygamous marriage goes on trial in Utah
NEPHI Utah A 52-year-old polygamist Tom Green faces trial on four counts of bigamy one count of criminal nonsupport and a child rape charge tied to marriages with five wives and 29 children. Prosecutors say some wives were 13 to 16 at marriage while Green argues the case targets his religious lifestyle. Utah officials long cautious aim to curb polygamy before Olympic spotlight while supporters defend family unit rights and religious practice.
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Polygamy in Utah a Long Contested Issue in US Law
The piece traces polygamy from Old Testament roots through 19th century bans to modern Utah efforts. It notes 1890 church disavowal, 1950s crackdowns, and 1990s reforms. Tapestry Against Polygamy aids victims, lobbies for tougher laws, and state investigations with $74,600 funding amid debates over religious freedom versus abuse.
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Patrick Henry College Ties Home Schoolers to Campus in Virginia
Patrick Henry College near Purcellville, Virginia, hosts 89 home schooled students in a brand-new private Christian college cohort. Founder Michael Farris guides a conservative, biblically oriented program with a single major now, plans for a law school, and an aim to enroll 1,200 to 1,600 students within ten years.
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