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Jeffs' Attorneys Seek New Trial
Lawyer Claims Polygamist Leader's Rights Were Violated
POSTED: 11:22 am PST December 5,
2007
UPDATED: 11:45 am PST December 5,
2007
ST. GEORGE, Utah -- Attorneys for polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs have petitioned Utah courts for a new trial in his accomplice-to-rape case.Jeffs was convicted of using his status in the church to influence a 14-year-old girl to marry her 19-year-old cousin. Prosecutors said Jeffs forced the girl into the marriage and sex against her will.He was sentenced to two consecutive terms of five years to life in prison for his involvement in the arranged marriage.In the new trial petition, Jeffs' attorneys claim that Jeffs' right to due process was violated, under the protections of the Fifth and 14th amendments. It said that because of these violations, Jeffs was unable to get a fair trial.Court officials have not issued a response to the attorney's petition.Jeffs is currently in a Utah prison, waiting to go to trial on similar charges in Arizona.
Previous Stories:
- November 27, 2007: Jeffs' Attorney Petitions To Move Ariz. Trial
- November 22, 2007: Jeffs Sentenced To Five Years To Life
- November 7, 2007: Report: Jeffs Attempted Suicide
- September 25, 2007: Jeffs' Jury Comes To Decision
- September 24, 2007: Jurors Return To Jeffs Case
- August 31, 2006: Polygamist Leader Won't Fight Extradition
- August 30, 2006: Fugitive Polygamist Caught With $50,000 Cash, Wig
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