Deliberations in polygamist's trial

ELDORADO, Texas (AP) - The West Texas jury is set to begin deliberations in the sexual abuse trial of a man from a polygamist group raided by authorities in 2008.

Both sides wrapped up presentation of evidence late Monday in the Eldorado trial of Abram Harker Jeffs. Deliberations are expected to begin Tuesday.

The 39-year-old, Jeffs, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old he allegedly married in a Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ceremony when he was 34. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Jeffs is the sixth FLDS man to answer charges since the April 2008 raid on the group's compound. The five others have all been convicted or pleaded guilty and were sentenced to prison.
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Information from: Standard-Times