from salt lake tribune: During his bizarre self-representation on trial for sexual assault, Warren Jeffs protested over and over again the charges were an attack on his people and religion. Before a jury sent the 55-year-old Jeffs to prison for life Tuesday, prosecutor Eric Nichols gave a forceful answer. “The evidence in this case has shown this is not the prosecution of a people,” he said. “This is a prosecution to protect a people.”

Update: Jeffs’ brother will take over: Ex-FLDS member*