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Texarkana Gazette
July 25, 2009
By: Lynn LaRowe
Alamo guilty on all 10 counts
Prosecution believes he will spend life in prison
The five Jane Does and other victims who testified against self-proclaimed evangelist Tony Alamo held hands, wept and hugged Friday as a federal judge proclaimed him guilty 10 times.
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Cite as 2009 Ark. App. 771
ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS
DIVISION II
No. CA09-351
BRIAN BRODERICK
APPELLANT
V.
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES
APPELLEE
Opinion Delivered: NOVEMBER 18, 2009
APPEAL FROM THE MILLER
COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT,
[NO. JV-2008-261-1]
HONORABLE JOE E. GRIFFIN,
JUDGE
AFFIRMED
ROBERT J. GLADWIN, Judge
This appeal is one of three cases decided today that involve children who were taken into emergency custody by DHS from the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries compound in Fouke, Arkansas, in September 2008. Appellant Brian Broderick is the father of two girls, S.B. and A.B., taken into custody and challenges the circuit court’s order adjudicating his daughters dependent-neglected. Judge Joe Griffin heard this case and the one concerning Alphonso Reid’s daughters, A.R. and C.R., at the same hearing. Judge Jim Hudson heard the proceeding concerning Greg Seago’s daughter, V.S. Many witnesses testified at both hearings, and some testimony was consolidated in all three cases. Where possible, we will refer to the evidence discussed at length in the Seago opinion in order to avoid repetition.
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In: 2000-2009, Eye Witness & First Hand Accounts of Abuse, Former Member's Testimonies, Legal & Court Documents, News Archives, Secrets Exposed!, Tony's Wives, Victim's Testimonies
Times Record - Fort Smith
December 28, 2009
By Wanda Freeman
4. Minister’s Trial Gets Attention
Editor’s Note: Each year, the Times Record newsroom staff votes on the Top 10 local stories of the year. The sentencing for Tony Alamo ranks as the No. 4 story of 2009.
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In: 2000-2009, Breaking News, News Archives
Texarkana Gazette
December 18, 2009
By: Lynn LaRowe
Investigation continues in possible bankruptcy fraud case
The investigation into possible bankruptcy fraud by a high-ranking associate of Tony Alamo will continue, an Oklahoma bankruptcy trustee said.
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In: 2000-2009, Breaking News
Top 10 List
December 6, 2009
Posted by top10contributor
Top Ten Fraudulent Religious Leaders
Sadly but not surprisingly, researchers find no shortage of candidates for this list. Compiling this list, researchers defined “fraud” in reasonably strict legal terms, setting aside all questions of doctrine and faith. In most cases, religious leaders duped their followers into believing in their righteousness; and they subsequently were exposed as pious hypocrites. Fraudulent leaders’ sexual exploits typically were the source of their undoing. Some faced criminal charges; all endured severe public humiliation, and none ever rebuilt a ministry after his exposure.
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In: 2000-2009, Cult News, News Blogs & Forums
Texarkana Gazette
November 29, 2009
By: Les Minor
Alamo dispatches are poor window dressing
It would be reasonable to assume with the conviction of Tony Alamo to 175 years in prison that the activities of his supporters would quickly cease. After all he was larger than life to his followers, and beyond challenge. Without his active participation, what would hold his band together? Wouldn’t they scatter to the four winds?
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