KATV
September 26, 2008
Grand Jury Meeting Next Week on Alamo
When Tony Alamo returns to Arkansas after his arrest on a charge that he transported minors across state lines for illegal purposes, he will get quick consideration from a grand jury.
KATV7
September 26, 2008
Probable cause hearings began Friday for the children taken into state custody from Tony Alamo’s compound.
One father [Greg Seago], when asked his name by reporters,
refuses to give his name, stating he doesn’t want to do any interviews.
KFI AM 640
Tony Alamo…Evangelical…Barbie Jacket Designer?!?
Tuesday 09-23-2008 8:32pm PT
Click on the link below to listen to the broadcast. The first 15 minutes is all about Alamo and sound bites discussed…“I like it, I love it, I want a lot more of it!”, “Crummy Pig, You!” and much more!
In: Humor
Texarkana Gazette
September 27, 2008
By: Lynn LaRowe
State to retain custody of girls
Hearings in Alamo case continue Monday
The State of Arkansas will maintain custody of at least two of the six girls removed from the Tony Alamo Ministries compound one week ago, Circuit Judge Jim Hudson decided Friday.
Kansas City.com
September 27, 2008
By FELICIA FONSECA
Associated Press Writer
Evangelist Tony Alamo agrees to return to Arkansas
Tony Alamo, evangelist and convicted tax evader, is seen in this Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 booking photo released by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, in Flagstaff, Ariz. Alamo, whose birth name is Bernie Lazar Hoffman, has waived his right to fight extradition to Arkansas after his arrest on charges he took minors across state lines for sexual purposes. Alamo made a brief appearance in U.S. District Court in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008.
September 26, 2008
Just days after law enforcement agents raided evangelist leader Tony Alamo’s Arkansas compound and removed six girls, FBI agents arrested Alamo at an Arizona motel, alleging he transported minors across state lines for sexual purposes.
The Village Voice
» Runnin’ Scared «
September 26, 2008
by Maria Luisa Tucker
Tony Alamo Arrested, Charged Under Mann Act
The FBI has announced that Tony Alamo, the little-girl-loving evangelist covered by the Voice in May, has been arrested for transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual activity.
KTAL
September 25, 2008
by: Karen Hopkins
KATV
September 26, 2008
Today’ THV
September 25, 2008
Posted By: Michelle Chism
USA Today
September 25, 2008
Posted by Michael Winter at 07:53 PM/ET
Fugitive evangelist Alamo arrested at Ariz. hotel, accused of child porn
FBI agents have arrested fugitive evangelist Tony Alamo at an Arizona motel, accusing him of transporting minors across state lines for sex.
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
September 25, 2008
Associated Press
Evangelist Tony Alamo arrested in child porn probe
FBI agents on Thursday arrested cult leader Tony Alamo at an Arizona motel, alleging he transported minors across state lines for sexual purposes.
KHTS
September 25, 2008
by Carol Rock
Arrest Warrant Issued For Tony Alamo
Authorities looking for vehicle believed to be used by wanted charismatic ex-con.
NOTE: THIS WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED IN 2006
Federal authorities are investigating possible violations of the Mann Act, a federal statute prohibiting the transportation of children across state lines for criminal purposes.
All of the involved agencies are asking for the public’s help.
In: Storage
The Signal
September 25, 2008
By Brian Charles
Local Alamo church raided
Foray coincided with one in Arkansas
FBI agents, sheriff’s deputies and county protective services agents stormed the Alamo Ministeries of Saugus compound at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, according to a sheriff’s report.
Former member recalls her experience with the Alamo group.
Click HERE to read the article that details Judy’s experience.
I lived at the Foundation from 1971-1982. Before I joined the group I had a job, car, place to live. Tony tries to make it seem like it was only “drug addicts” that lived there in the beginning…NOT TRUE. I really thought I was joining a “missionary group”. Boy, was I deceived. At first it was wonderful for me. To be able to pray, read the Bible and go to Hollywood each night to pass out Gospel Tracts and talk to people about The Lord. I didn’t realize, at first, that I was unable to go anywhere without Tony or Sue’s approval. I had no money of my own. No car anymore. I did babysitting, which I loved, because I love being around children. I babysat not just 5 days a week, but 6 days a week and a lot of times 7 days.
Years and years went by. I married one of the men there with Susan Alamo’s approval. We had 2 daughters. By this time, we lived in Dyer, Arkansas. As the almost 11 year mark approached, I started having feelings I never had before. Since I was so young when I joined (young, emotionally, too), I didn’t realize those feelings were depression. It hit me that we (the family) never took vacations like the “outside world.” We didn’t go other places, too, like Christmas shopping at the Mall unless we asked Sue (I never got to go; my husband went without me). He worked 7 days a week, from 7am to 7pm. The “rah, rah” mentality I had when I joined was starting to escape me. I am sure Sue saw this and before I knew it, I was asked to leave.
I was tricked into leaving my daughters behind; my husband refused to let me take them and he was not about to leave the Foundation with me. I thought to myself, “Well, I will leave for a few weeks and then come back.” Once out, I soon discovered, I didn’t want to go back. With my grandmother’s help, I was able to secure an attorney and begin divorce and custody proceedings. Long story short, my husband, instead of turning the girls over to me, per court order for me to have temporary custody, took off with them. [My now ex and my children were on the run from that point on. I feel a lot of sympathy for those who haven’t seen their children….] The FBI was contacted. I didn’t see them for 6 and one half long, long years. Even now, my one daughter will have nothing to do with me because of something Joan Decker said to her when I left. She won’t tell me what it is either.. My other daughter, I have a good relationship with..
I had met some really nice women when I lived there. To my knowledge, the one I felt was my “best friend” is still there… I am so, so, so glad I don’t live there anymore.. I have my mind back, can go where I want, when I want to. I am glad others have left, too. It saddens me to think of what is going on there with the beatings and the young girls having to be married to Tony. Ugh, Yech…. Thank you for giving all of us ex members a forum to write our feelings of the Alamo Foundation.
Koco5
September 24, 2008
Woman Talks Of Days At Church Compound
Former Follower: Pastor Tony Alamo A ‘Monster’
Click HERE to watch the video broadcast.
Today’s THV
September 24, 2008
By: Melissa Dunbar-Gates
Update: Judge Decides To Keep Children From Compound For Now
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