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Polygamous Sect Leader Convicted of Child Abuse; Buttigieg Targeted by False Report

A polygamous sect leader was convicted of child abuse after girls were found trapped in an unventilated trailer in Arizona. Separately, US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his family were subjected to a false child abuse report, leading to a police and CPS investigation.

26 Jun, 21:39 — 27 Jun, 05:00
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NYTMostly Factual43d ago

Pete Buttigieg Says He Was Separated From His Children in ‘Swatting’ Attack

The former transportation secretary recounted being kept away from his 4-year-old twins overnight after an anonymous report falsely accused him of posing a threat to them.

By Emily Davies

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The GuardianMostly Factual43d ago

Polygamous sect leader guilty of abuse after girls found in trailer on highway

Self-proclaimed prophet Samuel Bateman already serving 50-year prison sentence over child sexual abuse A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was convicted Friday on state child abuse charges after girls were found in an unventilated trailer he was hauling through Arizona. Someone alerted authorities about the trailer in 2022 after seeing small fingers reaching through gaps in the doors. Police stopped Samuel Bateman...

By Associated Press

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NPRHigh43d ago

Pete Buttigieg and his kids subject to CPS, police investigation after false report

Buttigieg, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, shared his family's experience when police and Child Protective Services came to his home investigating an anonymous tip that was false.

By Elena Moore

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The IndependentMostly Factual43d ago

Polygamous sect leader convicted of child abuse after girls found in unventilated trailer

Samuel Bateman previously claimed to have more than 20 ‘spiritual wives,’ including 10 girls under the age of 18

By Jacques Billeaud and Josh Kelety

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YahooMostly Factual43d ago

Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual43d ago

Polygamous sect leader, Bateman, convicted of child abuse after girls found trapped in Arizona trailer

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By TOI World Desk

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New StatesmanMostly Factual43d ago

Maggie Oliver: “They’re going to re-traumatise victims”

The Manchester detective-turned-whistleblower says child sexual abuse has become “a political point-scoring football”

By Rachel Cunliffe

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual43d ago

Pete Buttigieg's family was targeted by a CPS hoax: Here are 5 things to know

Pete Buttigieg revealed the incident in a lengthy Substack post, describing the 24 hours it took to clear his name as "among the darkest hours of my life."

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tmzMixed43d ago

Pete Buttigieg Victim of 'False Report’ Involving His 4-Year-Old Twins

Pete Buttigieg spent the night away from his kids after he says someone called Child Protective Services on him ... in what was ultimately deemed a bogus tip. The former transportation secretary said in a Substack post Friday that a police officer…

By TMZ Staff

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