On Sunday, the liberal watchdog Media Matters for America published a series of statements made in 2006 and 2009 by now-Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticizing the prosecutions of Utah polygamist Warren Jeffs.
Here’s what Carlson said about Jeffs and his criminal cases, the dates he made the comments and the facts.
• Sept. 6, 2006: “He’s not accused of touching anybody; he is accused of facilitating a marriage between a 16-year-old girl and a 27-year-old man. That’s the accusation. That’s what they’re calling felony rape. [crosstalk] That’s bull****. I’m sorry. Now this guy may be [crosstalk], may be a child rapist.