Four new developments came out of Tuesday’s pre-trial conference in the State of New Mexico’s criminal case against controversial church leader Wayne Bent (aka Michael Travesser). Here is the rundown of Tuesday’s developments, according to Union County Court Deputy Clerk Karen Vieites: Motion to Quash Grand Jury Indictment: denied. Change of Venue: sending out 2nd […]
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Return to Castle Dome 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
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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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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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