Facing Investigation for Bigamy

The Browns knew they were taking a risk when they agreed to have their lives filmed and aired on national television. But they told themselves at the time that it was worth the risk to their families and lifestyle to raise awareness, and possibly tolerance to their polygamist lifestyle as 'Sister Wives' (Sun., 9PM on TLC).

After a successful first season in 2010, what they feared the most is on the brink of occurring. Local police have launched an investigation into their polygamist family and is seeking charges of bigamy. It's up to the prosecuting attorney's office now whether the case will move forward.

"It scares me to death the possibility of being taken away from my family," Meri Brown said. "Or to have Kody taken away from us, you know and the kids needing to be split up." Husband Kody could face up to 20 years in prison, with each wife facing up to five years.

So do they regret opening up their lives like they have to this kind of scrutiny? "for the chance that this might change for us in the future, I would choose this route again for us,"Meri concluded. The other wives agreed.