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New Wayne Bent Video: “Return to Castle Dome”

NEW VIDEO In an effort to better understand the story that is Wayne Bent and his Lord of Righteousness church (also known as the Strong City cult), I recently spent a day at one of the church’s previous living sites:  a remote area called Castle Dome located more than an hour’s drive north of Yuma, [...]

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Bent wants trial moved to Taos County

PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE MOVED FORWARD ONE WEEK Updated @ 11:30am PST, 8/8/08)) Amended Motion for Change of Venue (page 1) Amended Motion for Change of Venue (page 2) In her Amended Motion for Change of Venue filed at 11:47am MST today, Wayne Bent’s attorney, Sarah M. Montoya, has asked that her client’s trial be moved to [...]

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DA: Bent has “50/50″ chance of 2008 trial date (PODCAST)

In a phone interview with Beyond90Seconds.com this morning, District Attorney Donald Gallegos said it’s possible the criminal case against controversial church leader Wayne Bent may not take place this year.  Pressed for a prediction, Gallegos said he feels that there is a “50/50″ chance the trial will get underway in 2008. If the Bent trial [...]

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Bent court date Friday; no confirmation that State returned “Healed” to parents

Update: (July 18 ) Judge sets Wayne Bent’s bond at $150,000 (July 17)  If you’ve spent time following any criminal or civil case, you know it’s not uncommon for court dates to change.  But a a check with New Mexico’s Union County District Court Clerk this morning confirmed that controversial church leader Wayne Bent (aka [...]

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