Cops Raid Evangelist Complex in Kid Abuse Probe

Arkansas leader calls case a 'hoax'

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 21, 2008 5:28 AM CDT

(Newser) – Police raided an evangelist’s compound in Arkansas seeking evidence into allegations that he physically and sexually abused children, CNN reports. Some 100 agents took part in the raid on the 15-acre grounds in Fouke near Texarkana. Authorities were interviewing several children throughout the weekend.... Read full story »

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