‘Behind the Headlines’: Indictment targets polygamists, former missionaries seek more safety for Mormon proselytizers and some inland port meetings will remain closed

Members of the local Kingston polygamist group are indicted in a $500 million tax-credit scheme, raising questions about a $50,000 campaign donation to Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes. And Sexual assault victims take their case to the church in hope of improving safety. And the Inland Port Authority board votes to keep its subcommittee meetings closed to the public.

At 9 a.m. Friday, Salt Lake Tribune digital news editor Rachel Piper, senior managing editor Matt Canham and columnist Robert Gehrke join KCPW’s Roger McDonough to talk about the week’s top stories. Every Friday at 9 a.m., stream “Behind the Headlines” at kcpw.org, or tune in to KCPW 88.3 FM or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast.



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