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Judge allows ‘Sister Wives’ suit to proceed

Last updated Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 4:58pm

SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge has ruled there’s sufficient evidence to allow a polygamous family made famous by a reality TV show to pursue a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Utah’s bigamy law.

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Reality TV polygamous family launches challenge of Utah law

Jennifer Dobner The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, December 19, 2011 - 5:14pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Reality TV stars Kody Brown and his four wives say they just want one thing: to be left alone.

As authorities investigate them for bigamy, the TLC "Sister Wives" family is asking a federal judge to overturn part of Utah's bigamy law because it bans them from living together and criminalizes sexual relationships between unmarried consenting adults.

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FILE - In this publicity file image provided by TLC, Kody Brown, center, poses with his wives, from left, Robyn, Christine, Meri and Janelle in a promotional photo for the reality series, "Sister Wives." The polygamous family made famous on the TLC show is asking a U.S. judge not to block their challenge of Utah's bigamy law. Kody Brown and wives Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn filed a lawsuit in Salt Lake City's U.S. District Court in July 2011. The stars say the law is unconstitutional because it prohibits them from living together and criminalizes their private sexual relationships. (AP Photo/TLC, George Lange, File)

Judge to consider 'Sister Wives' challenge of Utah bigamy law

Jennifer Dobner The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, December 16, 2011 - 2:47pm

SALT LAKE CITY — Attorneys for a polygamous family made famous on a reality television show on Friday asked a Utah federal judge not to block their challenge of the state’s bigamy law.

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State seeks dismissal of 'Sister Wives' lawsuit

Jennifer Dobner The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 5:05pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- State attorneys say a federal court challenge to Utah's bigamy law by the "Sister Wives" cable TV show family should be dismissed because they can't prove they've been threatened with arrest or prosecution.

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'Sister Wives' stars file lawsuit challenging Utah bigamy law

Jennifer Dobner The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 3:30pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- An attorney for cable television star Kody Brown and his four wives has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Utah bigamy law that makes their family structure illegal.

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FILE - In this undated file photo provided by TLC, Kody Brown, center, poses with his wives, from left, Janelle, Christine, Meri, and Robyn in a promotional photo for TLC's reality TV show, "Sister Wives." The Browns' attorney, Jonathan Turley, says he will file a lawsuit in Salt Lake City's U.S. District Court on Wednesday, July 12, 2011, challenging the Utah bigamy law that makes their lifestyle illegal. (AP Photo/TLC, Bryant Livingston, File)

'Sister Wives' family to challenge Utah bigamy law

Jennifer Dobner The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 10:04am

SALT LAKE CITY -- A polygamous family made famous by the reality TV show "Sister Wives" plans to challenge the Utah bigamy law that makes their lifestyle illegal, a Washington-based attorney said Tuesday.

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