Talk:Samuel Bateman

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Convictions

Latest comment: 3 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion

It would be nice if there was a single table of the convictions and associated prison times for all involved. The highest reported number I can find reports on a 6th conviction and claims there were 24 wives (the justice department states "approximately 50 followers and over 20 wives") - which is in conflict with the documentary and most sources. I did find a Justice Department press release also that notes that 11 people were charged in the case (and a latter one stating 11 - presumably Moroni?). Another source stating 8 wives had been charged (Julia Johnson + ??? excluded).

Males

Samuel Bateman - CSA and CSAM - 50
Torrance Bistline - CSA (CSAM?)- 35 + probation for life
LaDell Bistline, Jr. - CSA and CSAM - Life
Moroni Johnson - CSA (only?) - 25

Wives (adult)

Josephine Barlow Bistline - CSA (when sam was absent), CSAM, kidnapping - 15
Marona Johnson - CSA and CSAM (dropped in plea deal) tampering - 2y + 3y probation.
Leilani (Bistline) Barlow - CSA and CSAM ??? - 3y + 3y probation
Leia Jo Bistline ???
Brenda Lisa Barlow - CSA, CSAM, kidnapping (cooperated) - 3y + 3y probation
Naomi Bistline - kidnapping - 21 months + probation
Donnae Barlow - kidnapping (dropped in plea deal) and tampering - 20 months (time served) + 3 years of probation.
Moretta Rose Johnson - kidnapping - 1y + ???
Julia Johnson - immunity? - none

Summary

Bateman himself.
3 male followers.
20 wives total (10+ adult/10 underage)
8 adult wives charged with a crime.
1 adult wife (Julia Johnson) that cooperated with police (and presumably given immunity).
1+ adult wives not charged and unaccounted for.

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Convictions