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Unsure of future, tiny Amish sect clings together after beard-cutting convictions

By John Caniglia — October 23, 2012

BERGHOLZ, Ohio (RNS) A month after a federal jury convicted a rogue Amish bishop and 15 followers of hate crimes for beard-cutting attacks, the tiny Amish community here continues on, tightly bonded and unwavering, yet troubled by fears of the future. By John Caniglia.

Amish bishop describes beard-cutting attack

By James F. McCarty / The Plain Dealer — September 6, 2012

CLEVELAND (RNS) Law officers testified Wednesday about the chaotic and bizarre scene they discovered when they arrived at the Holmes County home of Raymond Hershberger, a 79-year-old Amish bishop. By James F. McCarty.

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