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Child 'brides' testify at evangelist's sentencing (Pine Bluff Commercial) - Three women who Tony Alamo took as child "brides" have testified at Alamo's sentencing hearing about the damage the convicted evangelist did to them and their families.

More brides saying 'I don't' to keepsake gowns (WKYC Cleveland) - Imagine, it's the most expensive outfit you'll ever buy -- and you wear it only once. Sound familiar, brides?

Lucky Military Brides Get Free Gowns (CBS4 Denver) - Some lucky brides tried on wedding gowns this Veteran's Day. They'll be taking those home free of charge, thanks to the nationwide charity "Brides Across America."

Evangelist Who Took Child ‘Brides’ Is Sentenced to 175 Years (New York Times) - Tony Alamo was sentenced Friday to 175 years in prison for taking under-age girls across state lines for sex.

Evangelist who took child 'brides' gets 175 years for abuse (Arizona Daily Star) - TEXARKANA, Ark. — Evangelist Tony Alamo used his stature as a self-proclaimed prophet to force underage girls into sham marriages with him, controlling his followers with their fears of eternal suffering.

A Dream Come True for Military Brides (NBC Connecticut) - A West Hartford bridal boutique donated 16 dresses to military brides.

Pastor gets 175-year sentence for sex crimes (The Washington Times) - TEXARKANA, Ark. | Evangelist Tony Alamo was sentenced Friday to 175 years in prison for taking underage girls across state lines for sex, effectively punishing him for the rest of his life for molesting children he took as "brides" in his ministry. During Friday's hearing, some of Alamo's victims testified about how their families were destroyed while the evangelist took over their lives. Alamo ...

Evangelist gets 175 years in child sex case (The Toledo Blade) - ASSOCIATED PRESS TEXARKANA, Ark. - Evangelist Tony Alamo was sentenced yesterday to 175 years in prison for taking underage girls across state lines for sex, punishing him for the rest of his life for molesting children he took as "brides" in his ministry. Alamo used his stature as a self-proclaimed prophet to force underage girls into sham marriages with him, controlling followers with their ...

Boutique gives away wedding gowns for military brides (NBC 10 Providence) - In honor of Veteran’s Day, an East Providence boutique is giving away wedding gowns for military brides-to-be.

Evangelist handed 175 years for child sex convictions (Telegraph-Journal) - Evangelist Tony Alamo was sentenced Friday to 175 years in prison for taking underage girls across state lines for sex, effectively punishing him for the rest of his life for molesting children he took as "brides" in his ministry.