Wolrd Religion

A hearing to consider polygamous church leader Warren S. Jeffs' request for a new trial has been postponed.

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a warrant for Jeffs extradition to Texas where he is facing additional charges, but Jeffs attorneys have said they will fight extradition.

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The co-leader of the Church of the Firstborn of the General Assembly of Heaven was arrested Wednesday morning on a rape warrant.

The president of the religious sect, who believes he is the Holy Ghost and the father of Jesus Christ, was charged with two counts of first-degree felony rape. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

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