Legal Opinion
Spencer Ondirsek v. Bernie Hoffman
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided October 1, 2012No. 11-3003PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENTON, Circuit Judge.
Bernie Lazar Hoffman, better known as Tony Alamo, appeals a jury verdict finding him liable for battery, outrage, and conspiracy. He also appeals the district court’s denial of his motion for remittitur. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms in part and reverses in part. 1
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Alamo was the leader of a religious group, Tony Alamo Christian Ministries (TACM). He controlled members’ finances and prohibited them from traveling or speaking to outsiders unless it was to witness. Children were not allowed to attend public schools, watch television, or…
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