Texarkana Gazette
November 26, 2008
By: Lynn LaRowe
Judge: Parents did not do enough to protect children
Two pairs of sisters among six girls taken in September from Tony Alamo Christian Ministries will remain in foster care, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Texarkana Gazette
November 26, 2008
By: Lynn LaRowe
2 former Alamo followers file suit
Plaintiffs who allege they were beaten, starved seek compensation
Two former Tony Alamo Christian Ministries members who say they were beaten, starved and forced to work unpaid while living on the properties have filed a civil lawsuit seeking financial compensation for their alleged suffering.
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AP
November 26, 2008
By JON GAMBRELL
Attorney: 8 new charges filed against jailed Alamo
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Jailed evangelist Tony Alamo faces eight new federal charges after his arrest for allegedly taking children across state lines for sex, his lawyer said Tuesday.
Texarkana Gazette
November 25, 2008
By: Lynn LaRowe
Alamo facing 8 more counts
Controversial evangelist accused of 10 counts of sexual misconduct
Texarkana Gazette
November 25, 2008
By: Lynn LaRowe
Church leader testifies in custody hearings
Tony Alamo testified Monday afternoon in custody hearings for two pairs of sisters removed Sept. 20 from his Fouke, Ark., amid allegations of sexual abuse.
NWAnews
November 25, 2008
By Andy Davis
Alamo takes stand at hearing regarding 4 state-held girls
TEXARKANA — Testifying at a hearing on the custody status of four girls taken from his religious compound in Fouke, evangelist Tony Alamo admitted to sharing a house with multiple women, but he contended he was only married to one at a time.
Press Release of Senator Reid
REID CALLS FOR FEDERAL TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE CHILD ABUSE AND POLYGAMY Letter to Attorney General Urges Support For Local Prosecutions
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ArkLaTex
November 24, 2008
by: Karen Hopkins
Alamo Appears in Court
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November 24, 2008
Texarkana Gazette
November 24, 2008
Alamo children remain in foster care
Parents of 20 children removed last week from the Tony Alamo Ministries compound in Fouke, Ark., last week waived probable cause hearings Monday in Miller County Circuit Court.
Texarkana Gazette
November 24, 2008
By: Lynn LaRowe
Alamo expected to testify today
A Miller County circuit judge may decide today if 20 children of the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries members will remain in state care or go home.
Texarkana Gazette
November 23, 2008
By: Lynn LaRowe
More lawyers needed for kids
Attorneys expected from across Arkansas for probable cause hearing
Lawyers from across Arkansas will gather Monday in a Texarkana courtroom to advocate for 20 children taken last week from Tony Alamo Christian Ministries members and their parents.
NWAnews
November 22, 2008
BY ANDY DAVIS
Judge tells parents: Trim Alamo ties, get 2 girls back
TEXARKANA — Two girls taken from Tony Alamo’s religious compound in southwest Arkansas can eventually be reunited with their parents if the parents sever some of their ties with the church, a judge ruled Friday.
NWAnews
November 23, 2008
BY ANDY DAVIS
Judge: Open to plan by parents
TEXARKANA — A judge said Saturday that he would be open to a plan that would protect two teenage girls taken from Tony Alamo’s religious compound while allowing their parents to stay in the ministry, but the parents haven’t proposed such a plan.
In a hearing that concluded Friday evening, Miller County Circuit Judge Jim Hudson ruled that the girls can eventually be reunited with their parents if the parents agree to move off property controlled by Tony Alamo Christian Ministries and to establish financial independence from the church.
NWAnews
November 22, 2008
BY ANDY DAVIS
Alamo case parents tell of fleeing to keep kids
FOUKE — Two days after their children were taken from them in a sweep of Tony Alamo Christian Ministries properties, church members opened the church in Fouke to reporters, denying that they had ever abused their children and saying the government is trying to destroy their church.
Texarkana Gazette
November 2, 2008
By: Lynn LaRowe
Two girls remain in foster care
Judge says parents must sever ties
Two of six girls taken from Tony Alamo Christian Ministries properties in Fouke, Ark., in September will remain in foster care, but if their parents sever ties with the church, reunification is possible, Miller County Circuit Judge Jim Hudson ruled late Friday.
KFSM5
November 21, 2008
by Daren Bobb
Alamo follower in Fort Smith speaks out
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Texarkana Gazette
November 21, 2008
By: Lynn LaRowe
Parents plead for return of children taken by court
Tony Alamo Christian Ministries members who are parents of some of the 20 children taken into state custody Tuesday said Wednesday they are trying not to let their grief and anger overwhelm them.
