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Dr. Kent Hovind, Ph.D., creation scientist & political activist
From the "official" Kent Hovind Facebook page:

*Dr. Kent Hovind is currently in prison
at FPC Satellite Camp Florence, Florence, CO

Letter from Eric Hovind

Dear Friends,

As many of you know, the past several years have been a whirlwind of activity for Creation Science Evangelism
and the Hovind family. In November of 2006, my dad, Dr. Hovind, was convicted on three federal charges, and in
January of 2007 was sentenced to ten years in federal prison. Despite the bad press, and the many misunderstandings,
I am convinced that my dad is totally innocent of the charges brought before him. Currently he has served
two and one-half years of his ten-year sentence and is in South Carolina at the Edgefield Prison Camp.

My mother was also convicted on one charge, and in July of 2007 was sentenced to one year and a day in prison.
However, she was granted a stay request pending the outcome of an appeal. On January 1, 2009, I received the notice
that the 11th Circuit upheld every decision made by the district court and now my parents are both imprisoned.

We took my mother, Jo, to prison on January 20, to begin serving her sentence. Please pray that God will give her strength as she goes through this difficult time.

Our attorneys sought to have the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals reexamine the case because the decision appears
to legally conflict with previous Supreme Court rulings. However, the 11th Circuit denied hearing the case any further...

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Q: What were the accusations against Dr. Hovind and what was his defense?

A:

1. Failure to withhold employee-related taxes:

Explanation:
From the start of the ministry, Dr. Hovind sought legal counsel on the proper way to compensate those who would serve with him
in the ministry. He was told by several attorneys that as a 508 organization, CSE was not required to withhold taxes and that
each person serving would be responsible for paying their own income taxes. For seventeen years the ministry operated without incident,
and no notice was ever given to CSE or Dr. Hovind that the IRS wanted any changes made on this issue until the day the charges were brought.
2. Structuring cash transactions in order to evade bank reporting requirements:

Explanation:
Up until 2003, CSE withdrew cash in order to compensate those who served at CSE. There was no knowledge of bank secrecy laws
and never any intention of evading Internal Revenue Service regulations.
3. Threatening and impeding the investigation of a government agency:

Explanation:
Because Dr. Hovind filed papers questioning actions of the IRS, which was his legal right, he was charged with
"impeding" the agency.

They also believed he "threatened agents with bodily harm" by praying for those involved on public radio.
Q: When will Dr. Kent Hovind be released?

A: Currently scheduled for release on August 11, 2015...