Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Fast Facts

Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), a religious sect that broke away from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church, over the practice of polygamy. 2002-present – Warren Jeffs is the spiritual leader of the FLDS. His brother, Lyle Jeffs, overseas daily affairs. 2011 – Warren Jeffs is sentenced to life in prison for sexual as…