Polygamist Religious Leader Fires His Lawyers

from National Public Radio

Michele Norris speaks with NPR's Wade Goodwyn, who is in San Angelo, Texas, for the opening of the trial of polygamist leader Warren Jeffs. Just as opening statements were about to begin, Jeffs fired his lawyer, and he told the judge he wants to defend himself.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, July 28, 2011