scJsHost+ "But now, with social media and things like that, people know whats out there.". Tune in to a special four-week event of #EscapingPolygamy starting next Monday, April 1st at 10/9c. Former Kingston Group members who reviewed the owners of the properties said they include wives of sect leader Paul E. Kingston. "So, it began with just like cars parked down the street right, just watching us," Bryan Nelson explained. For those properties with loans in question, the borrowing happened between 2011 when Washakie began what it said was the production of biofuel that allowed the Kingston brothers to collect a federal tax credit and August 2018, when the first indictments were issued. The raids were part of an investigation into an alleged money-laundering scheme funding lavish lifestyles of some prominent Kingstons, from mansions to exotic cars, while other members live near the poverty line. Offers may be subject to change without notice. The FLDS Church has been led by a succession of men regarded as prophets who all believe theyve received visions to continue polygamy. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Kollene tried to get her husband to leave The Order with her, but he wouldn't. [2] [3] They have also helped people escape from the FLDS Church and the AUB Church. Escaping Polygamy season 5 premiered on April 1, 2019. We knew that something had to change," said Mary Nelson. Girls in polygamous Kingston Group continue to marry as young as 15, records show, sometimes leaving Utah to marry cousins (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jessica Kingston was wed. She was the sister of Shirley Dye Hansen Kingston aka "Shirley Snow," ex-plural wife of John Daniel Kingston, and mother of Shanell and Kollene Kingston aka Snow from A&E's Escaping Polygamy (so Susan was Shanell and Kollene's aunt). Here are five things that you didn't know about the show. A new two-hour special on LMN, Escaping Polygamy focuses on three sisters who left The Kingston Group (sometimes called The Kingston Clan,) a secretive polygamist branch based in Salt Lake City. It won an award from the U.S. State Department for helping catch terrorists seeking to buy firearms. She said she didnt ask where Alliance received its money. A docket says Dermens trial has been tentatively reset to begin Aug. 19 in federal court in Salt Lake City. Two of Hansen's daughters legally married when they were under the age of 18 to young men in the Kingston Group. 'He knew everything before he jumped in.'. Facebook gives people the power to. 30 talking about this. "What kind of harassment did you and Mary receive?" Part of why these families have been so open is to combat perceptions about polygamists sects in America after the abuse of one polygamist leader Warren Jeffs was exposed. She . #EscapingPolygamySubscribe for more from Escaping Polygamy and other great Lifetime shows:https://mylt.tv/subscribeFind out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site:https://mylt.tv/EscapingPolygamyonLifetimeCheck out exclusive Lifetime content:Website - https://mylt.tv/myLifetimeFacebook - https://mylt.tv/facebookTwitter - https://mylt.tv/twitterEscaping Polygamy\" is an original documentary series that follows the work of three sisters who left a secretive polygamist group based in Salt Lake City as they help both loved ones and strangers break free of polygamy.Lifetime is a premier female-focused entertainment destination dedicated to providing viewers with a diverse selection of critically acclaimed and award-winning original movies, scripted dramas, and unscripted programming. Kollene's father,John Daniel Kingston has 14 wives, and she is the fifth of her motherShirley Hansen's 12 children. It is listed as belonging to a husband and wife. Many people within the Kingston Group rely on that system for financing, said former plural wife Shirley Hansen, because they have no credit and cannot build good credit because most banking is routed through the sect. Her parents told her that she was a 'bad egg,' and unbeknownst to her at the time, one of her sisters had approached her future husband and suggested he marry her to 'save her' because she wanted to leave The Order. Also frequently featued is Amanda Kingston, daughter of Verl Kingston, half-brother to Daniel Kingston. Daniel's brother Paul Elden Kingston is the leader of The Order, and Amanda noted that the 'less Kingston you have in your bloodline,' the worse you're treated. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. The comments below have not been moderated, By Unlike most of her peers, members of the cult tried to prevent her from getting married as a teen because they feared they would lose control of her. Days after the seizure notice, other sect members admitted to defrauding a federal biofuel program and laundering money through Alliance and other businesses. While they dont dress as strictly as the FLDS members do, they are required to stay modest. The Order was founded in 1935 by Charles "Elden" Kingston, and . Call or visit RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) at 800-656-4673. She was shocked when Kollene admitted that she would sneak off for dates her with her future husband and even French kissed him before they were engaged. Other documents might be released only if needed to show cause to seize assets or in the trial of the last defendant in the case: Lev Aslan Dermen. All Rights Reserved. 2019 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mary and Bryan were and still are very worried about retaliation. A favorite and trusted network for women, we are continually building on our heritage by attracting top Hollywood talent and producing shows that are modern, sexy, exciting, daring, and provocative. The cousinswere born into the Davis County Cooperative Society, a polygamist sect also known as the Kingston Group or The Order. 1 All about "Escaping Polygamy". Andrea and Jessica have remained close and have spent the past few years helping others escape the horrible life they once knew. Amanda explained that they really encourage you to get married and have babies because that is how they trap you. For those who are unfamiliar, Escaping Polygamy is a docu-series focused on three sisters who managed to make it out of the Kingston Group, which is one of the splinters that broke off of the Mormon Church when it abandoned the practice of polygamy in the 1920s. Kollene ran away from home at 15 but was eventually returned to her mother. When she tried to return to school, her new husband forbade it. 1.1 Understanding polygamy in the United States; 1.2 The origins of the Kingston Clan; 1.3 TV Premiere and premise of "Escaping Polygamy"; 1.4 The main stars of "Escaping Polygamy"; 2 Meet the different women they rescued in "Escaping Polygamy". 'When I was 13, they were telling us at Sunday School that that's the most important thing in your life,' she recalled. Like a lot of Utahns, she sought the advice of someone in her church. Carolyn. Collectively, the Kingston group has built up a sizable economic base. "I'm still very, very scared about that," said Mary Nelson. For the sisters, escaping polygamy is really real. But just because hes my cousin means I do business the way he does? The Kingstons are a Mormon splinter group, founded in the 1930s by Mary's great-uncle Elden. "My father has 18 wives," said Mary Nelson, who is telling how she became an unlikely whistleblower against prominent members of her own family -- the Kingston clan. They think theyre directly related to Jesus Christ and they dont want anything to taint that. document.write("
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