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Judge grants a restraining order against FLDS's Jessop

I have often how lawyers representing children in cases of alleged abused determined what the child's interest are. It appears that Ms. Malonis is following her own bias. Also, the juvenile is being aallowed no say in this matter.

It is difficult to find a news outlet more dedicated to stories on the FLDS than the Deseret News. Why we must have one or more articles on this topic every SINGLE DAY is perplexing. Can the editor please explain why?

There is so much more going on in the world today...

Ms. Malonis is the girl's guardian ad litem. She is assigned because the girl lacks the maturity to look after her own interest. Nor does a minor who has apparently been abused have the judgment to select a representative on her own. Willie Jessop is looking out for the interest of the FLDS' elite, not the girl's. I think it was a mistake for Ms. Malonis to meet with Jessop. But, maybe some useful evidence can be garnered from that meeting.

Could this be yet another, Waco or Ruby Ridge where these people were attacked by their own government? Could you be next if your religion (or lack thereof) is not government approved? Don't take this lightly, it has nothing to do with how you or anybody feels about polygamy. It is about our government out of control and abusing people's rights. Some think these kinds of stories should be shouted from the house tops all over America and the world! If there were young girls being raped and beaten, why not prosecute the men for rape and assult? Their only crime was that their religion is not a "good religion" according to Texas officials.

Isn't the answer to your question obvious? Because LDS identify so strongly with these people that they officially have nothing in common with.

That is why this has gottan so much attention.

Yeah. No more stories about high gas prices either! We already know the prices are high. If there are no stories then the problem goes away. And about the weather section: Do we really need it every SINGLE DAY?

How about a bucket of sand delivered with my paper? Then I can stick my head in it and not worry about anything else.

If you don't want to read any more you don't have to, DUH!

I have no doubt that this girl is being intimidated and controlled by Jessop. Unforunately, these FLDS leaders have never heard of the principle of personal moral agency. Based on big egos, a need for power and out-of-control sex drive, they have exercised unrighteous dominion for many decades. Willie Jessop is no better than Warren Jeffs.

Only if you are unafraid of truth can you find it. I hope the FLDS people will have the courage to face the TRUTH--that they are following uninspired, corrupt and evil leaders who rule by fear and abuse. I pray that they will.

There are 9 other headlines on the home page....if you want business news go to the wall street journal site. If you want sports news go to espn. If you don't want to be kept informed about the FLDS fiasco then don't click on the story.

yes there are other stories but not so important when a state goes after a church and violates its members civil rights because of their beliefs

Please keep up the good work on flds we must get this fixed

To "no more FLDS stories" -- you obviously know little about local interest stories...San Angelo TX and other media outlets also published the same story. I personally am appreciative of the Deseret News' keeping us abreast of events related to this story. Regarding the Deseret News publishing more FLDS stories than any other media outlet, you are wrong...the Salt Lake Tribune continues to publish many more "polygamy" articles (and more objective I might add) than the Deseret News. Oh, for you "Fanny Alger," you really deserve no response...you're "name" already identifies you as having an axe to grind against the LDS Church.

Maybe all these court hearings should be held in another county that is not corrupted by the FLDS.
They have the law enforcement all the way up in their hip pockets.
I would like at least for all the hearings to be held in closed chambers where the women and children feel more safe to testify without Willie and the others sitting in front of them.
They are very afraid of Willie and others hearing what they say.

Cats: you have identified an important aspect of this problem: leadership. If one uses imtimidation, threats, abuse, or violence--he is not a leader. Leaders help individuals find their own internal motivation and can provide guidance when needed. FLDS know nothing of leadership--they may only know dictatorship.

You have to remember there has not been any proof that there is abuse in FLDS!! Elissa Wall is just a paid actress by the state and others!

Elissa Wall IS PAID TO LIE by the state of Ut. There has never been abuse proven in FLDS or in Texas.

To interloper:

Ms Malonis is the attorney ad litem and is required to represent her clients wishes. If the clients wishes seem contradictory to her best interest, the court can, at any parties request, appoint a separate guardian ad litem to represent the best interest of the minor. This would not eliminate Ms. Malonis ethical requirement she represent her clients wishes as the attorney ad litem. The attorney ad litem and the guardian ad litem can be the same person, but when the two jobs are in conflict, that person would have the ethical obligation to request two separate people be assigned to each task. Judge Walther has clear evidence that this could be the case, and also has an ethical obligation to appoint a separate guardian ad litem for the girl.

Perhaps Malonis is fired and the girl has a new lawyer.

Intimidation threats and tactics?????!!!!!! My, My, My, What did the CPS and Judge Walthers, and yes, now this attorney that is keeping this young girl from the people she LOVES, what about itimidation tactics??? Just because people are accused of abusing her, she is not saying that. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN TRIED OR CONVICTED OF ANYTHING!!!This attorney is using her biased opinion and the false reports in the media to try and keep this girl from her family. Oh, and by the way, what teenager doesn't know what they want in life--what a crock!! The reason there ARE so many gangs is because the teenagers have been stiffled with "the system" and can't get a job or feel an importance in their lives so they have to go be "tough."