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The Alamo Christian Foundation
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Marriage
Tony Alamo marries Susan Lipowitz and Susan changes her last name to Alamo. Together they begin their religious work. -
The Start
The Tony and Susan Alamo Foundation began to take shape. They begin by preaching to children on Hollywood streets. -
Los Angeles
Now a church and many businesses were open under the Alamo’s supervision north of Los Angeles. Many followers were individuals in unpleasant conditions and could provide some labor. Alamos threaten that if they left the church they would die or go insane. -
Teleivsion
The Alamo Christian Foundation produces the Tony and Susan Alamo Christian Foundation television program -
Arkansas
Alamos moved to Alma, Arkansas where they open a church and start-up more businesses. -
Criminal Charges Begin
The US Labor Department charges T. Alamo because he doesn’t pay the employees who manufacture the sequin denim jackets that are in the “Tony Alamo” brand. -
Susan Alamo's Death
S. Alamo loses her battle to cancer. She is placed on display for 6 months. This where followers prayed for her to resurrect. -
Court
T. Alamo loses the suit in the US Supreme Court. The IRS also revokes the tax-exempt status of Alamo’s church. -
Charges Again
T. Alamo was charged with child abuse but charges were later dropped. Though the parents still won a $1.5 judgment -
Charges Again 2
T. Alamo is convicted on Tax-related charges and served four years in jail and also owing to the government $7.9 million. -
Release from Prison
After being released from prison T. Alamo reestablishes his church when moving to Fouke, Arkansas. -
Hate Group
The foundation was listed as a hate group due to his anti- Catholic statements by Southern Poverty Law Center -
Charges Again 3
Federal and state authorities made allegations of child pornography and searched. Child welfare workers had to take six children in custody -
175 Years
T. Alamo was sentenced to 175 years in prison -
Tony Alamo's Death
T. Alamo passed away -
Present
The foundation is negatively viewed, known as “Ministry of Evil” due to beliefs such as instilling fear of God and physical discipline.