FILE - This undated file photo provided by Sanpete County Jail shows John Coltharp. Coltharp, a self-styled prophet accused of secretly marrying young girls because of his beliefs in polygamy and doomsday, pleaded guilty in Utah Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, to child rape and abuse charges filed after police raided the group's remote desert compound. Samuel W. Shaffer faces at least 25 years in prison after agreeing to the plea deal. His fellow self-styled prophet Coltharp is also facing child bigamy and other charges there. Authorities believe the two men each held the title of prophet at different points. (Sanpete County Jail via AP, File)
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