Messiah Sentenced for Sexual Conduct with Minor

The leader of an apocalyptic northeastern New Mexico sect was convicted today of 1 count of criminal sexual contact of a minor and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Self-described Messiah and leader of The Lord Our Righteousness Church Wayne Bent faced two counts each of criminal sexual contact of a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The allegations involved 14- and 16-year old sisters in July and August 2006.