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As the law stipulates, Moises Benjamin may receive a maximum sentence of three years imprisonment with or without hard labour for having two wives.<\/p>

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Benjamin pleaded guilty to bigamy on Tuesday and will hear his sentence on March 20, 2020.<\/p>\n

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Benjamin is said to be separated from his first wife who currently resides in Santo Domingo.<\/p>

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The offence was reportedly discovered by Immigration officials after Benjamin\u2019s second wife was trying to apply for an extension of time in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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The officials became aware that the man already had another woman listed as his wife, when the applicant identified herself as the wife of Moises Benjamin.<\/p>\n

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As the law stipulates, Moises Benjamin may receive a maximum sentence of three years imprisonment with or without hard labour for having two wives. Benjamin pleaded guilty to bigamy on Tuesday and will hear his sentence on March 20, 2020. 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