SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Warren Jeffs’ polygamous sect on the Utah-Arizona border is reeling after 11 members were indicted this week on allegations that leaders carried out widespread food stamp fraud and money laundering.
A closer look at what’s happening:
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WHAT IS THE SECT ACCUSED OF DOING?
Federal prosecutors say church leaders orchestrated a yearslong scheme instructing members how to use food-stamp benefits illegally for the benefit of the faith and avoid getting caught.