" The Browns practice as part of their religious beliefs.Oral arguments in the case are set for Friday in Salt Lake City's U.S. District Court.It's not clear when Waddoups will rule.State prosecutors contend the Browns -- who haven't been charged -- aren't facing any real harm because the state has rarely prosecuted individuals for bigamy without also prosecuting for other crimes, such as underage marriages, sexual abuse or welfare fraud."They have not been warned that if they do not cease to engage in their polygamous relationships that legal actions will be taken against them," Assistant Utah Attorney General Jerrold S. Jensen has said in court papers asking the judge to dismiss the case."And -- what is probably the tipping point -- there have been no arrests or prosecutions for the mere practice of polygamy in Utah in over 50 years."A check of state court records by The Associated Press found at least two cases, however.Bob Foster had three wives when he was
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