Tony Alamo Christian Ministries

Tony Alamo Christian Ministries in Fouke, Arkansas was raided by the FBI after an investigation into allegations of child pornography. The leader of the church, Tony Alamo, denies the allegations. The September 20, 2008, raid is the third time the church has been investigated. The church is often described as a cult.¹

Fast Facts

Tony Alamo Christian Ministries is set on a 15-acre compound

Often described as a cult¹

There are allegations that sexual and physical abuse against children¹

Raided by FBI on Saturday, September 20, 2008

Six children were taken into temporary custody²

Social workers are questioning children to find out if there has been any abuse³

Alamo denies he has a "compound" and says there are just houses "for miles" around the church¹

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Official Site: Tony Alamo Christian Ministries | False Accusers
The Rick Ross Institute: Tony Alamo
The Village Voice: The Barely Legal Empire of Tony Alamo (May 13, 2008)
CNN: Six children in custody after evangelist's compound raided (September 22, 2008)
MercuryNews.com: Alamo Raid it Third For Ministry (September 20, 2008)
CBC.ca: Arkansas Evangelist's HQ Raided in Child Porn Probe (September 20, 2008)
YouTube Video: Alamo Warned by Former Government (Time: 9:50)