Warren Jeffs

Overview

FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) leader Warren Jeffs was convicted in August 2011 of child rape and aggravated sexual assault of a minor for raping a 15-year-old child…

Description

FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) leader Warren Jeffs was convicted in August 2011 of child rape and aggravated sexual assault of a minor for raping a 15-year-old child bride and a 12-year-old child bride. He was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years. Texas authorities discovered over 700 pieces of evidence including priesthood records and audio tape of sexual assault.