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‘False Prophet’ Samuel Bateman Crumbles on the Stand in Child Abuse Trial

Samuel Bateman, who is already serving 50 years in prison after being convicted of federal charges involving the transportation of a minor for sexual activity, took the stand in his own defense. Bateman faced state child

Editorial Staff · 2026-06-30 · 1 MIN READ

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  • Primary development: ‘False Prophet’ Samuel Bateman Crumbles on the Stand in Child Abuse Trial
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Primary source Court TV
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First published 2026-06-30T20:03:53.000Z

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