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Polygamous sect leader gets 24 years in prison for child abuse after girls found in trailer
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points The girls, ages 11 to 14, were found in a trailer with inadequate conditions. A 50-year-old sect leader is facing additional prison time.
A 50-year-old sect leader is facing additional prison time. He was already serving a lengthy federal sentence for his role in orchestrating sex involving children. The leader's latest conviction is for child abuse, related to the treatment of three young girls.
The girls, ages 11 to 14, were found in a trailer with inadequate conditions. Someone had alerted authorities after noticing fingers reaching through gaps in the doors. Further details about the case are available, including the leader's connection to a larger polygamous sect and the circumstances of his convictions.
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Category: parks Published: August 25, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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