Former Members of Kingston Polygamist Sect File Federal Racketeering Lawsuit Alleging Decades of Trafficking and Abuse
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Ten former members of the Kingston polygamous sect have filed a federal racketeering lawsuit against the group, accusing them of engaging in human trafficking for many years under the guise of a religious community. The lawsuit, filed in Utah, names nearly 50 defendants, including prominent members of the Kingston family, the Davis County Cooperative Society, and Vanguard Academy, a public charter school affiliated with the sect. The complaint also lists 450 unidentified businesses that the sect allegedly operates. One of the defendants, Standard Restaurant Supply, a company based in South … Read more