Reality TV family target of bigamy investigation by Utah police
September 28, 2010 - 9:00 pm
The Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY -- The family with four wives hoped its participation in a TLC reality TV show would shed light on polygamy, but it is now the target of a bigamy investigation by Utah police.
"Sister Wives," which premiered Sunday, chronicles the life of 41-year-old advertising salesman Kody Brown, his four wives, 13 children and three stepchildren. The Browns, of Lehi, have said they hoped that the peek into their lives would help broaden the public's understanding of plural families.
Lehi police are investigating whether the family is violating bigamy laws in plain view on cable TV. Brown is only legally married to Meri but also calls three other women his spouses: Janelle, Christine and Robyn.