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

The leader of a polygamous sect, already serving a lengthy prison term for child sex offenses, has been found guilty of state child abuse charges after young girls were discovered in a sweltering, unventilated trailer he was transporting across Arizona. This conviction highlights the ongoing systemic issues within certain polygamous communities and underscores the importance of protecting vulnerable children from exploitation and abuse. The case sheds light on the broader challenges law enforcement faces in addressing secretive, abusive sects.