Polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman to be sentenced in Arizona for girls found in trailer

Samuel Bateman, a leader of a polygamous sect, faces further sentencing in Arizona after being found guilty of transporting underage girls in a dangerously unventilated trailer. Already serving a lengthy 50-year federal prison term for child sex trafficking, this new conviction underscores the severity of his crimes and the ongoing efforts to hold him accountable. The case highlights the broader issue of abuse within polygamous communities and the legal system's commitment to protecting vulnerable victims, even when the perpetrators belong to insular groups.