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Though critical of the fickleness of U.S. immigration policy, Corchado also touches on the inconsistencies of Mexico - a nation where family is revered yet bigamy thrives, and where corruption thwarts investment. — Jill Leovy, chicagotribune.com, "A personal perspective on Mexico's mass exodus to the United States," 2 July 2018 That testimony led police to file one charge of bigamy, a felony, against the man on Monday, WDIV reported. — Josh Magness, star-telegram, "He got married in April. Then his new bride got a call from his other wife, police say," 5 June 2018 Nathaniel D’amato, 46, is in the Harris County Jail on $10,000 bond on charges of bigamy, a second-degree felony. — Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, "Cypress firefighter accused of bigamy," 5 June 2018 Henry, never one to be deterred easily, followed up his request for an annulment with an inquiry into getting a papal dispensation for bigamy which, unsurprisingly, the Pope was not super enthused about either. — Anne Thériault, Longreads, "Queens of Infamy: Anne Boleyn," 25 May 2018 Brazil, like many countries, outlaws bigamy and polygamy but civil unions between more than two people are not unheard of there. — Dan Gartland, SI.com, "Brazilian Legend Ronaldinho Will Marry Two Women at the Same Time," 24 May 2018 Coltharp is also facing child bigamy and other charges. — Washington Post, "U.S. pledges $8 million to Ebola response," 23 May 2018 The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to forcing a 25-year-old woman to marry him as well as rape, bigamy and voyeurism. — USA TODAY, "Mother convicted in landmark British case over forced marriage," 23 May 2018 The 34-year-old Shaffer also faces child bigamy and other charges in Sanpete County. — Kathleen Joyce, Fox News, "Self-styled polygamous doomsday cult 'seer' gets 26 years to life for child rape and abuse," 22 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bigamy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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