Jeffs' defense attorneys objected to the release of the tapes, saying they will hurt his chances for a fair trial in Arizona. The FLDS leader is facing charges of sexual misconduct with a minor as an accomplice and incest as an accomplice.

"I am very fearful that, if these video and audiotapes are released, they will be publicly disseminated and viewed by prospective jurors in Mohave County," defense attorney Michael Piccarreta wrote in a letter to the judge. "It is my belief that these items, which have been apparently ruled inadmissible at trial, will be seen by prospective jurors and severely impact Mr. Jeffs' right to a fair trial in Mohave County."

Jeffs, 51, was convicted in St. George's 5th District Court of first-degree felony rape as an accomplice, stemming from a marriage he performed between a 14-year-old girl and her 19-year-old cousin. He faces up to life in prison when he's sentenced on Nov. 20. In Arizona, he has an upcoming trial on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor and incest as an accomplice.

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