KSPR
July 20, 2009
http://www.kspr.com/news/local/51267822.html
Definitions of state statutes on rape, sexual assault, and sexual contact -- along with a paper trail of interstate travel comes out in day six of the federal trial of Tony Alamo.
The evangelist is accused of taking minors across state lines for sex.
Alamo's defense maintains the trips were for church business.
Most of Monday's testimony came from expert government witnesses. Evidence presented by the FBI showed credit card receipts from statements in much regard to travel and hotel room rentals from Arkansas to California.
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A deputy prosecutor coordinator from Little Rock testified to state statutes regarding rape of those under 13, sexual abuse when the victim is 14 or younger, and carnal abuse when the victim is 15 or younger.
Her testimony included that Arkansas law would have jurisdiction of any crime if the events began in Arkansas and continued in other states.
The defense will begin presenting its case Tuesday.
Alamo's defense attorney says they will narrow the case speaking only to what Alamo is charged with, calling as many as 10 defense witnesses.
Lawyer Phillip Kuhn says he is recommending that Alamo not take the stand, but says no decision has been reached.
Alamo is named in a 10-count indictment alleging violations of the Mann Act. Kuhn says the defense team will try to undermine government claims that Alamo intentionally took the girls across state lines for sex.
The minister seemed agitated as the trial entered its second week and at times blurted out things. Kuhn said Judge Harry Barnes noticed and has asked Alamo to "cool it."
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