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Sister Wives Reality Series
Sister Wives is an American reality show that introduces the world to the inner workings of a polygamist family: Kody Brown, his four wives and their 17 combined children. The show explores how the family negotiates multiple homes, relationships and children.
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Why isn't Kody Brown being prosecuted for polygamy?
Kody Brown and his family, stars of TLC's reality show are currently being investigated by Utah law enforcement on charges of bigamy by cohabitation, which is a felony in the state of Utah. If they are found guilty and prosecuted, they will each face at least 5 years in prison.
There are thousands of polygamist families in Utah, and because there are so many, the state doesn't have the time, money and other resources to prosecute all the polygamists. Generally a family is only investigated on bigamy charges if there has been a complaint or report of abuse, rape, or underage marriage. A case like this usually comes up in Utah every few years. In the case of the Browns, the state and much of the public in the community have known of their lifestyle for quite some time, but it was not until they decided to flaunt their illegal activities (and the fact that they have not been prosecuted) on national television that the state decided to investigate.
The fact of the matter is, thousands of polygamists in Utah will never be prosecuted or investigated by law enforcement so long as they stay quiet. This is because crimes that actually hurt people, like murder, abuse, rape, drugs, and robberies are considered more important. The state doesn't have the money or manpower to investigate and try all the polygamists, nor do they have the facilities to house the tens of thousands of children which will become wards of the state for years while their parents are jailed.
Another important reason why the Browns are not being prosecuted is the Supreme Court's June 2003 decision in Lawrence v. Texas, which decriminalized all private adult consensual intimacy, not just gay sex. If the law enforcement community pushes adult bigamy prosecutions, it risks setting up a test case which will affirm that the Lawrence decision applies to polygamy, thus fully decriminalizing it nationwide.
What night of the week is 'Sister Wives' on television?
Sister Wives airs on Sunday nights on TLC. There have thus far been seven seasons.
When is Kody Brown's birthday?
January 17th.
It was MLK day when they moved to Nevada which also happened to be Kody's birthday.. they said on an episode of SW.
What happened to the new episodes of sister wives?
Sister Wives is still on TLC. Currently they are between seasons, a new season is slated to debute late spring 2013. Fans of the show are eagerly awaiting updates on the family: How are the wives doing? Have they found a business or jobs to support the family? How are the kids? What is Kody doing? and even more importantly.. how are their relationships weathering the storm of Notoriety, financial hardship, growing children and change change change?
Are the sister wives on TLC real sisters?
No. The Sister Wives on TLC have never claimed to be sisters, and they are not sisters, nor are they legally or genetically related in any way. They are Sister Wives - that is a title used to refer to women who share a husband, not to women who share a father or mother.
What does all the sister wives and Cody do for a job?
Meri worked with at-risk youths and is planning to go back to school to finish her bachelor's degree. Janelle was the VP of a company in Lehi and appears to normally work in finance. Christine is a SAHM, as is Robyn. Kody is in sales.
Do the sister wives get government financial help?
No. The Brown family from 'Sister Wives' does not recieve government financial assistance.
Are the sister wives jealous of Robyn?
Christine has expressed that she feels Kody spends more time with Robyn and that this makes her jealous. The other wives have said that they aren't really jealous of her and they feel that the arrangements are as equal as possible. Kody explained that he actually prefers larger women and so Robyn is at a disadvantage when it comes to her slim figure. The wives have said that they aren't jealous of her figure.
How many children do sister wives have?
Meri's child: Mariah (16)
Janelle's children: Logan (17), Madison (16), Hunter (15), Garrison (13), Gabriel (10), Savannah (7)
Christine's children: Aspyn (16), Mykelti (15), Paedon (13), Gwendlyn (10), Ysabel (8) and Truely (1)
Robyn's children: David, Aurora, Breann
How much money do the sister wives get for the show?
The earnings of the cast of 'Sister Wives' are not public information.
On WA we refrain from posting detailed personal financial (net worth, income, compensation etc.) information.This includes detailed information that allows people to derive that information or to violate the family's privacy.
It is WikiAnswers policy not to provide personal private information for celebrities and noncelebrities alike
Why do Kody brown and his wives act broke it they each make income from 'Sister Wives'?
Kody Brown from 'Sister Wives' works in marketing and advertising sales, so he sells advertising ideas.
No detailed information has been divulged about the wives various jobs.
The first wife was a health care administrator.
The second and fourth wife each have jobs, but the details have not been disclosed.
Kody Brown's earnings are not public information.
On WA we refrain from posting detailed personal financial (net worth, income, compensation etc.) information. This includes detailed information that allows people to derive that information or to violate the family's privacy.
It is WikiAnswers policy not to provide personal private information for celebrities and noncelebrities alike.
How many viewers does the 'Sister Wives' have?
In Seasons 1 and 2, there have been 18 regular episodes and 2 hour-long specials.
Season 1 Episodes:
1.) Meet Kody and the Wives (introduction to the family)
2.) Courting a Fourth Wife (focuses on Kody and Robyn's relationship)
3.) Wives on the Move (Robyn moves to be near the rest of the family)
4.) A Wife in Labor (Christine delivers baby Truely)
5.) 1st Wife's 20th Anniversary (Kody and Meri go to Mexico for their anniversary)
6.) A Fourth Wife to Be (Planning Robyn's wedding and discussing jealousies from the new relationship)
7.) Four Wives and Counting (Kody and Robyn's Wedding)
Specials:
1 Hour interview with Natalie Morales
Kody and Robyn's Honeymoon Special
Season 2:
1.) Browns Out of Hiding (Kody and the Wives go to New York to be on national TV, the kids start public school)
2.) Free Range Browns (The family takes a trip to Kody's family ranch in Wyoming)
3.) The Price of Polygamy (Kody and Janelle take a private camping trip)
4.) Carving into Polygamy (The Browns celebrate Halloween)
5.) Wife #3 Hits Sin City (Kody and Christine take their kids on a trip to Las Vegas)
6.) Polygamist Party (Meri goes in for cancer screening, the wives plan a dinner party for their friends)
7.) The Brown Family Decision (The Browns head to a cabin to celebrate the holidays)
8.) Sister Wives in Holiday Crisis (The family celebrates their last Christmas in Utah)
9.) No Place for Home (The family searches for homes in Las Vegas, Meri's surprise birthday party)
10.) Gambling on the Future (Kody tells the younger kids they are leaving Utah. The family panics when the media hears the news)
11.) Sister Wives in the City of Sin (The Browns begin their new life in Las Vegas, Robyn announces she is pregnant)
Will there be sister wives season 4?
Yep! TLC renewed Sister Wives for a second season. The first 10 episodes of season two are currently in post-production and are expected to air beginning in March 2011. The season is expected to have a total of 20 episodes.
What happens if one of the sister wives wants to add another husband to the mix?
If one of the Sister Wives divorced Kody, they could marry another man. (This happened with Robyn, who divorced her previous husband and later married Kody) They could not marry anyone while still being married to Kody. Their church (the Apostolic United Brethren) teaches that marriage is only between one man and one or more women. Women cannot be married to multiple men at one time.
Was Kody Brown raised in a polyagimist family?
Kody Brown and his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to escape the scrutiny of the legal investigation that was being done on their family for violating Utah's Bigamy law. While the bigamy investigation is still ongoing, they feel more comfortable in Las Vegas, where they don't feel they are being followed by the police.
Meanwhile, the Brown family has announced that they are currently filing a lawsuit challenging the Utah bigamy law.
When does season 3 of sister wives come out on Netflix?
One contributor adds:
I just talked to a rep at Netflix he says they are working out licensing but they should have it with in the next two weeks.
Posted April 21, 2013 - so probably by the first week of May 2013
Where did Christine of sister wives work previously?
Before what? Christine has six children, Aspyn (16), Mykelti (15), Paedon (13), Gwendlyn (10), Ysabel (8) and Truely (1), all of whom she had with Kody. She does not have children with any other men, and has never been married to anyone else.
What is the story behind the browns on sister wives leaving Utah?
The Brown Family from 'Sister Wives' chose to leave Utah because a legal investigation was launched against them once the show aired. They felt threatened by law enforcement and decided that it was not the best environment for their children.
What is the occupation of Janelle of 'Sister Wives'?
Janelle and Christine Brown, two of the four wives in the family featured in the reality series "Sister Wives, are both working in real estate. Exploring this new occupation, preparing for the exam and working around their schedule has been mentioned in several of episodes of the family reality television show "Sister Wives."
When will season 5 of sister wives air on TLC?
The new season of Sister Wives begins Sunday September 25th, 2011.
How can Kody Brown of 'Sister Wives's afford to buy four home in Vegas?
He says he cached in his retirement to pay for renting 4 houses
