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Polygamist sect observes first anniversary of raid

A polygamist sect is planning an event today to mark the first anniversary of a raid in which more than 400 children were removed from its Texas ranch.

People.com: Cover: The Children of the Texas Polygamy Cult

Nearly a year after the raid on its compound, the mysterious sect opens its doors to PEOPLE

Texas drops custody case over 'prophet's' daughter

Texas child protection officials are dropping a custody case involving the 17-year-old daughter of jailed polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs, a spokesman said Tuesday.

Top FLDS member, spokesman subpoenaed

A top member of a Texas polygamist sect and the group's spokesman have been subpoenaed and are scheduled for court depositions Friday and Monday, according to court officials.

Polygamy leader's alleged bride subject of custody trial

Court proceedings will be held in September to determine whether a 14-year-old girl believed to have married polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs should permanently remain in state custody.

Alleged polygamists arrested in Canada

Two leaders of a Canadian polygamist sect were arrested Wednesday and charged with polygamy in what could be a landmark case, said Wally Oppal, attorney general of British Columbia.

Texas officials seek DNA from sect infant

Texas child welfare officials have asked a judge to order a teenage member of a polygamous sect to let them take DNA from her infant so they can determine the father's identity, according to court documents filed in the case.

Polygamist leader faces new sex assault charge

A grand jury has indicted polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs on a second sexual assault charge in connection with a probe of his Texas compound, prosecutors said Wednesday.

More FLDS members indicted on sexual assault charges

Three more members of a polygamous sect led by Warren Jeffs are facing sexual assault charges, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Tuesday.

3 Texas polygamists indicted by grand jury

A Texas grand jury indicted three more members of a polygamist sect that was raided in April, a Schleicher County official told CNN on Thursday.

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