Judge issues gag order

Both sides to remain silent during custody hearing for 23 children of Alamo followers

By: Lynn LaRowe - Texarkana Gazette

Staff photo by Megumi Rooze Tony Alamo supporters including Bren Broderick and Susan Scarcello protest Monday morning in front of the Juvenille Court Center in Texarkana, Ark. The closed custody hearing involving 23 children removed from Alamo’s ministry began Monday.

A Miller County Circuit Judge issued a gag order at the beginning of closed custody proceedings Monday concerning 23 children whose parents have ties to Tony Alamo Christian Ministries.

Circuit Judge Joe Griffin said he granted the order at the request of lawyers representing the Arkansas...

Published: 01/13/2009