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Samuel Bateman Convicted of Child Abuse

3 articles First seen: June 27, 2026

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Samuel Bateman, a polygamous sect leader, was convicted of child abuse charges after three girls, aged 11 to 14, were found in a trailer on an Arizona highway. He is already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sexual abuse involving children. The conviction occurred on a Friday, but the specific date was not provided in the sources.

Key facts

Samuel Bateman is a polygamous sect leader
He was convicted of child abuse charges
Three girls aged 11 to 14 were found in a trailer
Bateman is already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence
The conviction occurred on a Friday

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Guardian — US 4 Wire-neutral Polygamous sect leader convicted of child abuse charges New York Post 4 Wire-neutral Polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman convicted of abuse charges Washington Examiner 4 Wire-neutral Polygamous Sect Leader Samuel Bateman Convicted of Child Abuse Charges