More polygamists ousted by FLDS Church
 
The Associated Press
The Arizona Republic
 
SALT LAKE CITY - More members of the Fundamental Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are apparently being banished from the southern Utah church, a resident claims.

FLDS leader Warren Jeffs allegedly ordered out at least eight church members living in Hildale and neighboring Colorado City, Ariz., this month, ordering them to repent from afar, Richard Holm told The Salt Lake Tribune.

Jeffs last year ousted Holm, a former Colorado City councilman.

Jeffs similarly banished 21 other men in January, and told them to leave town without their wives and children.

Truman Barlow was among those told to leave in the last few weeks, said Holm and Rodney Parker, a Salt Lake City attorney who represents the church.

Barlow is the son of the late polygamous prophet John Y. Barlow and brother to other church members ousted in January, including longtime Colorado City Mayor Dan Barlow.

Since January, Utah and Arizona law enforcement have increased patrols in the adjacent communities and social service agencies have announced they are ready to help anyone who wants to leave the polygamous culture.

One resident is refusing to leave town after being excommunicated. Ross Chatwin, who formally lost his membership for soliciting brides without Jeffs' consent, won the first round of a legal battle to remain in his house, which is controlled by a church trust.
 
azcentral.com
Originally published July 28, 2004
 
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