Having dealt with the FLDS often, I have some insight into this.
First, anyone who speaks out against the LDS/FLDS (either group) is said to have a ‘vendetta’ against ‘the Church’.
Second, considering how the FLDS/LDS (both groups) treat ‘apostates’, anger is not an uncommon reaction. Neither is speaking out
Third, while this theoretically could be staged, it is also completely in character and historically consistent with things the FLDS have done , things I have seen in person and things that have happened to other ex-FLDS that I know (and this is minor compared to other things I know of).
So unless you can source some valid information that would lead to the conclusion this is staged, then there is no reason to doubt this man’s accounts.
In a justice system based on reason, keeping an open mind is in keeping with innocent until proven guilty. It's an accusation only.
In a justice system based on reason, keeping an open mind is in keeping with innocent until proven guilty. It's an accusation only.