Which may not be a crime. When the cult leader says a particular child (legal definition) must marry an adult, that is a crime. But when a girl has reached legal age and is arranged to marry, that is not. The evidence certainly suggests some crimes took place, but each of those cases must be investigated and prosecuted separately. Anything else is collective punishment, whether or not you agree with the parents or the leader.
I think I understand your point:
There is a difference when the person is of legal age. We are talking here only about minor children.
>>>The evidence certainly suggests some crimes took place, but each of those cases must be investigated and prosecuted separately.
Yes, but a child need not be abused or harmed for the crime of endangerment to have been committed. That’s my argument for what has happened here.
If it is shown that a parent placed their child in the control of someone who has ordered rape, and that they will allow the same crime to be done to their child if Jeffs (or anyone for that matter) wishes - I think that’s a clear and real danger to the child.
thanks for your reply.