The FBI is accusing an Arizona alleged polygamist cult leader of having 20 wives, many of whom were underage — as young as 9 years old — and of possibly marrying his own daughter.
cult leader of having 20 wives, many of whom were underage — as young as 9 years old — and of possibly marrying his own daughter.
The investigation revealed that on August 28, 2022, Bateman, with aiders and abettors, committed obstruction of justice by destroying records of their illegal actions, according to federal prosecutors. Bateman is also accused of trying to take his own daughter as a wife. According to the affidavit, Martin spoke with a couple familiar with Bateman who were filming a documentary about the community.
Bateman, who has failed business ventures in real estate and goal coaching, had been attending MasterMind conferences in Cancun, Mexico. The affidavit says Bateman drove two Bentleys.
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