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2009 – (Trial year)


11/15/09 – TG: Characteristics of a cult

Texarkana Gazette
November 15, 2009

Characteristics of a Cult

The following is a list of characteristics associated with “cultic” groups condensed from a list provided by ICSA. The list was created from a book published in 1989 by Dr. Robert J. Lifton, “Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism”.

1. Milieu Control: Isolation of individuals from society by controlling information and communication.

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11/16/09 – TG: ‘Little girl’ determined not to be Alamo ‘wife’ ***COMMENTS***

Texarkana Gazette
November 16, 2009
By: Lynn LaRowe

‘Little girl’ determined not to be Alamo ‘wife’

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In: 2009 - (Trial year), Victim's Testimonies

11/15/09 – Crime Beat: Tony Alamo to Jail – 175 Years

The National Ledger
November 15, 2009
By Jess Snow

Crime Beat: Tony Alamo to Jail – 175 Years

According to CNN Tony Alamo (Bernie Hoffman) called the allegations against him a hoax, but the 75-year-old leader of the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries will spend the rest of his life behind bars unless he wins on appeal. An Arkansas judge sentenced him to 175 years Friday on charges that included taking minors across state lines for sex, according to prosecutors.

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11/15/09 – Child rapist, Tony Alamo, Sentenced to 175 Years in Prison

ECanada Now
November 15, 2009
Posted by Staff

Evangelist Alamo Sentenced To 175 Years In Prison

An Arkansas judge has sentenced evangelist Tony Alamo to 175 years in prison Friday on charges that included taking minors across state lines for sex, according to media reports Saturday.

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11/15/09 – TG EDITORIAL: Just Desserts; Wheels of justice grind slowly, but they eventually caught up with Tony Alamo ***COMMENTS***

Texarkana Gazette
November 15, 2009
Editorial


Just Desserts;
Wheels of justice grind slowly, but they eventually caught up with Tony Alamo

Justice sometimes takes time. And often, we are convinced, it is not done in chronological time, one of our human measuring sticks.

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11/15/09 – TG: Residents react to Alamo sentence; ‘Wow. This has been what we’ve been waiting for.’

Texarkana Gazette
November 15, 2009
By: Jim Williamson


Residents react to Alamo sentence;
‘Wow. This has been what we’ve been waiting for.’

FOUKE, Ark.—Heads turned Friday morning when Tony Alamo walked to the U.S. marshal’s car at the federal courthouse in downtown Texarkana after he was sentenced to 175 in federal prison.

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11/14/09 – Former Evangelist Receives 175 Year Sentence For Sexual Exploitation Offenses. Case brought as part of Project Safe Childhood. ***COMMENTS***

YubaNet.com
November 14, 2009
By: U.S. Department of Justice

Former Evangelist Receives 175 Year Sentence For Sexual Exploitation Offenses

Bernie Hoffman, aka Tony Alamo, founder and leader of the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, age 75, was sentenced to 175 years imprisonment today by U.S. District Court Judge Harry F. Barnes in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, announced U.S. Attorney Deborah Groom. Alamo was convicted this summer of charges that he transported minor girls across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual activity. On July 24, 2009, after six days of testimony, the jury found Alamo guilty on all 10 counts of the federal indictment. During the trial, the women testified Alamo had sexual relations with them while they were underage and that they traveled across state lines with Alamo, or at his request, for the purpose of his having sexual relations with them. The sentence included a fine in the amount of $250,000, and special assessments in the amount of $850.00. The sentence represents the maximum sentence on each of the 10 counts which will be served consecutively.

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11/14/09 – TG: Alamo follower, Tommy Scarcello, faces allegations of bankruptcy fraud

Texarkana Gazette
November 11, 2009
By: Lynn LaRowe

Follower faces allegations of bankruptcy fraud

A bankruptcy court wants a high-ranking member of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries to produce financial and property documents by the end of the month.

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In: 2009 - (Trial year), Guilty By Association

11/14/09 – TG: Tony Alamo Timeline

Texarkana Gazette
November 14, 2009

Alamo Timeline

Major events since the public became aware of the government’s most recent investigation of Tony Alamo and his controversial ministry.

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11/14/09 – TG: Alamo receives 175 years in jail. Defense pleads for ‘more humane’ sentence for client

Texarkana Gazette
November 14, 2009
By: Lynn LaRowe

Alamo receives 175 years in jail

Defense pleads for ‘more humane’ sentence for client

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11/14/09 – ADG: Alamo, 75, gets 175 years. Evangelist ‘wed’ girls young as 8

Arkansas Democrat Gazette
November 14, 2009
By Andy Davis

Alamo, 75, gets 175 years
Evangelist ‘wed’ girls young as 8

Alamo being led from the courthouse after being sentenced to 175 years

Alamo being led from the courthouse after being sentenced to 175 years

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11/13/09 – VIDEO: Former Alamo Follower Says Alamo Sentence Is No Justice

KFSM – Fort Smith
November 13, 2009
Kate Luck

Former Alamo Follower Says Alamo Sentence Is No Justice

PLEASE WAIT A FEW MOMENTS FOR VIDEO TO LOAD

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11/13/09 – AP: VIDEO – Judge sentences Tony Alamo to 175 years in child sex case, says ‘greater judge’ will also rule

Chicago Tribune
November 13, 2009
By JON GAMBRILL Associated Press Writer

Judge sentences evangelist to 175 years in child sex case, says ‘greater judge’ will also rule

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11/13/09 – ADG: Sexual Deviant, Tony Alamo, sentenced to 175 years for sex convictions

Arkansas Democrat Gazette
November 13, 2009
By Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Staff and Wire Reports

Alamo sentenced to 175 years for sex convictions

A federal judge sentenced evangelist Tony Alamo to 175 years in prison Friday following his conviction in July of 10 counts of taking underage girls across state lines for sex.

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11/13/09 – Pedophile Evangelist Tony Alamo Sentenced to 175 Years

The Village Voice
November 13, 2009
By Julia

Pedophile Evangelist Tony Alamo Sentenced to 175 Years

Creepy “preacher”/polygamous serial child molestation advocate Tony Alamo was, as predicted, sentenced today to 175 years for taking his underaged “brides” across state lines for sex.

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In: 2009 - (Trial year), News Blogs & Forums

11/13/09 – KTBS: TONY ALAMO GETS LIFE IN PRISON

KTBS
November 13, 2009

Alamo gets maximum 175-year sentence

TEXARKANA — Evangelist Tony Alamo was sentenced today to the maximum 175 years in prison for taking underage girls in his church across state lines for sex and making them his “brides.”

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*****TONY ALAMO SENTENCED TO 175 YEARS!!!***** COMMENTS****

Texarkana Gazette
November 13, 2009
By: Lynn LaRowe

Alamo sentenced

A federal judge sentenced evangelist Tony Alamo to the maximum number of years on his conviction related to transporting young girls across state line for immoral purposes. He received 175 years.

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11/13/09 – AP: Child ‘brides’ testify at evangelist’s sentencing

Associated Press
November 13, 2009
JON GAMBRELL


Child ‘brides’ testify at evangelist’s sentencing

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) – Three women who Tony Alamo took as child “brides” have testified at Alamo’s sentencing hearing about the damage the convicted evangelist did to them and their families.

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11/13/09 – TG: Alamo sentencing today; Separate hearing set for victim restitution issues

Texarkana Gazette
November 13, 2009
By: Lynn LaRowe

Alamo sentencing today: Separate hearing set for victim restitution issues

The amount of restitution Tony Alamo owes to the young girls he took as child brides won’t be decided this morning at his federal sentencing on sex abuse charges in downtown Texarkana.

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11/13/09 – TG: 6:40 a.m. today, Alamo delivered for sentencing

Texarkana Gazette
November 13, 2009
By: Lynn LaRowe


Alamo delivered for sentencing

About 6:40 a.m. today, a caravan of federal marshals delivered Tony Alamo to the federal courthouse for his sentencing hearing on 10 child sex abuse convictions in downtown Texarkana.

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