Evangelist Arrested

Authorities believe Tony Alamo transported minors across state lines for sex

By: Michael Snowden | WKRG-TV
Published: September 25, 2008

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The FBI says evangelist Tony Alamo
(uh-LAHM'-oh) has been arrested in Arizona on suspicion of
transporting minors across state lines for sexual purposes.
FBI spokesman Steve Frazier says Alamo was staying at a motel in
Flagstaff when agents arrested him Thursday.
Authorities raided the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries compound
in Arkansas last week and removed six girls.
Frazier says he did not believe children were with Alamo when he
was arrested. He is scheduled for a federal court appearance Friday
in Arizona.
Some critics call Alamo's ministry a cult.

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