The overnight media reports are beginning to bring into focus some very troubling aspects of Texas’ case against the FLDS mothers and fathers. First, of course have to the be the reports that a 33 year old woman in Colorado Springs has been arrested for making prank telephone calls to police about false abuse claims. (more…)
April 2008
Monthly Archive
April 18, 2008
Texas FLDS Custody Hearing–Facts Day 1
Posted by Guy Murray under FLDS, FLDS Texas Raid, Polygamy, Warren Jeffs | Tags: Add new tag |[55] Comments
April 17, 2008
FLDS Hearing Child Custody Hearing Underway
Posted by Guy Murray under FLDS, FLDS Texas Raid, Polygamy, Warren Jeffs[47] Comments
April 17, 2008
From The War Room To The Court Room–The Playing Field Leveled
Posted by Guy Murray under FLDS, FLDS Texas Raid, Polygamy, Warren Jeffs | Tags: FLDS, FLDS Raid, Polygamy, Warren Jeffs |[21] Comments
At least that is the theory. The FLDS community had no chance of withstanding Texas’ military style onslaught of its community almost two weeks ago–and to their credit they cooperated with Texas’ authorities, thereby avoiding bloodshed; however, now the law is supposed to level the playing field and allow the FLDS mothers and fathers the same ability as Texas to make their case in a court of law, rather than at the barrel of an automatic weapon or riding on an armored personnel carrier. We will see how that plays out today. (more…)
April 15, 2008
Response To Some Thoughts On The FLDS
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This post is my response to my fellow Mormon blogger, Clark’s post over at The Millennial Star. I originally was just going to respond in the comments; however, my comment grew to an entire post sized response, hence my response here. (more…)
April 15, 2008
LDS Volunteer Families In Texas for FLDS Children?
Posted by Guy Murray under FLDS, FLDS Texas Raid, Polygamy, Warren Jeffs | Tags: Add new tag |[39] Comments
Peggy Fletcher Stack, of the Salt Lake Tribune, who wrote today’s article, has indicated that she, and I assume she also means the Salt Lake Tribune are trying to find out if any LDS Mormon families in Texas have volunteered to be foster parents to the FLDS children. She asked me to post this question on the blog. You can contact Peggy at pstack at sltrib.com. Or, you can contact me at guy.murray at gmail.com.
April 15, 2008
The Lies Of Texas Are Upon Us
Posted by Guy Murray under FLDS, FLDS Texas Raid, Freedom, Polygamy, Warren Jeffs | Tags: FLDS, FLDS Texas Raid, Freedom, Polygamy, Warren Jeffs |[118] Comments
Photo By Trent Nelson
The heartache and atrocities in Texas continue. From the Deseret News, another heart wrenching account by the abused FLDS mothers. I am simply dumb founded at what passes for justice, or even compassion in West Texas. (more…)
April 14, 2008
Texas Forcibly Separates FLDS Mothers and Children
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The Salt Lake Tribune and KSL news are now reporting that Texas authorities have forced the FLDS mothers and children who were together since the raid last week, involuntarily apart. KSL reports that the Texas CPS authorities apparently lied to the mothers and children claiming they would simply be moved to another shelter. Rather, they dropped the mothers back at the FLDS ranch, and they are now separated from their children: (more…)
