Kent Hovind Arrest Update
In the indictment unsealed Thursday, a grand jury alleges that Kent Hovind failed to pay $473,818 in federal income, Social Security and Medicare taxes on employees at his Creation Science Evangelism/Ministry between March 31, 2001, and Jan. 31, 2004.
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The indictment alleges Kent Hovind paid his employees in cash and labeled them "missionaries" to avoid payroll tax and FICA requirements.
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The indictment also says the Hovinds' made cash withdrawals from AmSouth Bank in a manner that evaded federal requirements for reporting cash transactions.
The withdrawals were for $9,500 or $9,600, just below the $10,000 starting point for reporting cash transactions.
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The indictment also charges Kent Hovind with impeding an IRS investigation.
Among the ways he is accused of doing:
- Filing a frivolous lawsuit against the agency demanding damages for criminal trespass.
- Filing an injunction against an IRS special agent.
- Filing false complaints against the IRS for false arrest, excessive use of force and theft.
- Making threats against investigators and those cooperating with the investigation.
Judge Davis released the Hovinds from custody pending their trial, which will be scheduled during their arraignment at 2 p.m. Monday.
Over Kent Hovind's protests, the judge took away his passport and guns Hovind claimed belonged to his church.
Hovind argued that he needs his passport to continue his evangelism work. He said "thousands and thousands" are waiting to hear him preach in South Africa next month.
But Davis agreed with Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Heldmyer, who argued that "like-minded people" might secret Hovind away if he left the country.
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Hello,
I cannot believe that Kent Hovind was put in jail. I have watched many of his videos, Creationism VS. Evolution. He deffintly drives the evolution theory into the ground. I donot think it is fair that Kent Hovind is in prison, but there is not anything I can do about it, but pray. I hope that everyone is keeping him in their prayers. God will use Kent Hovind no matter where he is...even in jail!
No need to worry
I also watched his DVD's over and over and he does run evolution into the ground, thats probably because thats where it should be. Satan may think this is a good way to shut Mr Hovind up but i no God is still with Mr Hovind and no one can truely judge him, even if he is a Christian. Jesus didnt just die for kent Hovind, he died for all of us. Of course, he is in our prayers... God bless Mr Hovind. You have been an inspiration too many..
from Andrew
Sydney, Australia
Does anyone have up to date info on Kent Hovind. I pray that God will use him mightily in prison to spread the Gospel.
www.cseblogs.com is a good place to check for updates on Dr. Hovind's status. Last I heard he had been transferred yet again to another correctional facility.
In my opinion, when you weigh Hovind's punishment against that of men who rape, molest children, etc., it's really unfair that Hovind has spent over a year in prison when many of those folks are released in much less time.
Most people that molest children spend a long time in prison. When you weight Hovind's punishment for stealing $450,000 from the government against the punishments for people who have spent much longer in prison for lesser larcenies, he's actually getting off pretty easy. The judge let him serve his sentences concurrently, reducing his jail time to 10 years, instead of consecutively, which would have been over 400. This guy is a criminal: that shouldn't be forgotten!
There is something we can do, we can write to the President and ask for a pardon for Dr. Hovind. I'm going to start writing. The charges against him are ludicrous! If we stand idly by we will be next. Remember what the founding fathers said, "If we do not hang together we shall all hang separately". The real purpose of this kangaroo trial was not collecting taxes, it is simply the government seeking more power over the Church.
Dear Brother in Christ Kent Hovind,
John 15:2 . . . every branch that beareth fruit, he "PURGETH" it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Therefore abide in Christ, and let Christ (His Words) abide in you, that ye may bring forth "much" fruit, for without Him you can do nothing. My dear brother in Christ Kent Hovind, all heaven and earth are watching you right now with great interest. Now remember you are representing the King of the universe, the Monarch of the galaxies. God does not waste His time refining dirt and rubbish, but "GOLD". He throws us into the fire of His furnace of affliction to purify and to cleanse us from every dross of defilement before we have any hope of entering into His holy presence which is only light unapproachable. Rejoice greatly therefore my brother, for the privilege of suffering for our Lord's sake. No complaints are to pass from your lips. Christ said if they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. The servant is not above His Master, but only that he should be like His Master. He never promised us worldly honour and glory but that the only way of reigning together with Him on His throne, is to be partakers with Him in His sufferings in this lifetime, followers of the meek and lowly Jesus. Forgive your enemies and love them and pray for them, is the instruction given you by 'our' Captain. Confess and make peace with God at once and surrender totally to God no matter what. Then you will realize that this battle is not yours but the Lord's. But it takes total surrender on your part. Let Him call the shots from now on. BELIEVE IN HIM AND HAVE FAITH IN HIM AND TRUST HIM. Make Him your life your strength and your wisdom your All. LET HIM ALONE LIVE now in you and through you. Fix your eyes by faith upon Him. HE is the Great I AM the only true living God who created everything. Rejoice therefore. God has a reason for everything. Do what He tells you to do and be FAITHFUL. By doing so yor are hastening His coming. GOLD IS PROVED BY FIRE. You are so precious in our heavenly Father's eyes 'right now'. We are praying for you. I assure you that God has a purpose for you being there. Our prayer is that your faith will grow as you walk with Christ every step of the way and that you will learn of Him.
May God bless you and give you much grace to endure for Him.
Your sister in Christ,
Pele.
The prosecution of Christians has reached the US. This arrest and now conviction is nothing but a conspiracy scheme to trash Hovind’s reputation. They could not stop him from telling the truth so they put him away. Really, we all are guilty of his “crimes” I have withdrawn less than 10 000 on numerous occasions so they better arrest me, I am guilty!
The servant is no better than his master, Jesus said, they prosecuted Him and they are and will keep on prosecuting us. That's the price we pay, time to get real and understand that the antichrist is among us already. Soon, yes very soon we are going to see the King! Hallelujah, Hallelujah... And if you’re yearning for justice remember our prosecutors are going to meet Him too :)
Shalom!
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