In a raid early Wednesday morning in Ohio, FBI agents and local sheriff’s deputies arrested seven Amish men alleged to be connected to a string of attacks by a haircutting mob, including alleged cult leader Sam Mullet.According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the men were arrested on federal civil rights charges and other state violations, for allegedly breaking into the homes of mainstream Amish and cutting off their hair and beards, which are symbols of faith in the Amish community.
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