Sam Mullet
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.
Defense team says ‘compassion’ fueled Amish beard-cutting attacks
By James F. McCarty / The Plain Dealer — August 29, 2012
CLEVELAND (RNS) Defense lawyers say a compassionate desire to help wayward brethren return to strict Amish ways was what fueled a series of beard-cutting attacks. By James McCarty.
Judge allows questions on sex practices in Amish beard-cutting case
By James F. McCarty / The Plain Dealer — August 21, 2012
CLEVELAND (RNS) Federal prosecutors will be allowed to question witnesses about Amish leader Sam Mullet’s sexual activities when the hate-crime trial of Mullet and 15 followers begins next week, a federal judge ruled Monday. By James McCarty.
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