Polygamy Puzzle

Burke's statement that Johnson is under criminal investigation runs counter to the Attorney General's Office policy to neither confirm nor deny criminal probes on any matter, and it could be seen as a bare-knuckled attempt to discredit Johnson.

"I find it rather shocking," says Johnson.

Emily Piraino

Antipolygamy activists Jay Beswick, Linda Walker and Flora Jessop hold a press conference to urge enforcement action by state officials.

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Johnson says no one has informed him that he is the target of a criminal probe on any matter, and he's not been questioned about any crime.