Michael Salman

"Pastor" Michael Salman Guilty of Felonies in Health Care Fraud Case

Former gang member/"Pastor" Michael Salman -- who falsely cried persecution to any media outlet that would buy his story last year -- is once again a convicted felon.Salman pleaded guilty to felony theft and felony forgery last week, as Salman, his wife, and his brother admitted to defrauding AHCCCS ... More >>

Phoenix City Council Creates Code Exemption for Handing Out Water, Which Still Has Nothing to Do With Religion

After a woman complained that the City of Phoenix was trampling on her religious rights by not letting her hand out free water without a permit, the city council has decided to create an exemption for water.Dana Crow-Smith complained after she, along with some of her Christian friends, gathered at o ... More >>

"Pastor" Michael Salman Accused of Fraud -- Anyone Surprised?

See also: Michael Salman Indicted for AHCCCS Fraud, Faces Multiple Felony ChargesEx-gang member/Pastor Michael Salman and his wife are accused of defrauding AHCCCS -- the state's Medicaid program -- to the tune of $73,000.Salman -- the one-time party headliner for Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- was indicted ... More >>

"Pastor" Michael Salman Indicted for AHCCCS Fraud, Faces Multiple Felony Charges

See also: Michael Salman wants to build a church in his backyard See also: Michael Salman is not in jail for having Bible studies in his home See also: Michael Salman claims his "right to hold Bible studies in jail" was violated See also: Joe Arpaio and Michael Salman keep inmates bored to death at ... More >>

Street Preacher Claims Religious Persecution at "First Friday," City of Phoenix Forced to Provide Facts Again

Yet again, someone is complaining that those demons at the City of Phoenix are trampling on their religious rights.And yet again, the city has to explain what actually happened.

Michael Salman Disinformation Campaign Continues: Pastor Was in Tent City by Choice

See also: Michael Salman wants to build a church in his backyard See also: Michael Salman is not in jail for having Bible studies in his home See also: Michael Salman claims his "right to hold Bible studies in jail" was violated See also: Joe Arpaio and Michael Salman keep inmates bored to death at ... More >>

Joe Arpaio and Michael Salman Keep Inmates Bored to Death at Tent City

For Tent City's 19th birthday, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Pastor Michael Salman kept the inmates as bored as possible -- not even close to matching the gaudy celebration for of the jail's 18th birthday, which included women throwing pink panties at the sheriff.

Joe Arpaio Picks Michael Salman to Kick Off Tent City Birthday Festivities; Moon Pies Will Be Served

Sheriff Joe Arpaio is officially out of ideas for Tent City birthday parties, as this year, inmates will eat moon pies in a celebration kicked off by convict/pastor Michael Salman.The gulag turns 19 tomorrow, and the plans aren't nearly as good as last year's -- as you may recall, Arpaio had a duet ... More >>

Should Michael Salman Be Granted Work Release?

See also: Michael Salman wants work release See also: Michael Salman wants to build a church in his backyard See also: Michael Salman Is Not in Jail for Having Bible Studies in His HomePastor/ex-gang member Michael Salman's trying everything in the book to get out of Tent City after his 67 misdemean ... More >>

Michael Salman Wants Work Release; Attorney Manages to Not Use Religion as the Argument

See also: Michael Salman wants to build a church in his backyard See also: Michael Salman is not in jail for having Bible studies in his home See also: Michael Salman claims his "right to hold Bible studies in jail" was violatedFor quite possibly the first time in recent history, legal paperwork has ... More >>

MCSO: No, Michael Salman's "Right to Hold Bible Studies in Jail" Wasn't Violated

See also: Michael Salman wants to build a church in his backyard See also: Michael Salman is not in jail for having Bible studies in his home See also: Michael Salman claims his "right to hold Bible studies in jail" was violatedNot only does the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office say ex-gang member/Pa ... More >>

Michael Salman Claims His "Right to Hold Bible Studies in Jail" Was Violated

See also: Michael Salman wants to build a church in his backyard See also: Michael Salman Is Not in Jail for Having Bible Studies in His HomePastor Michael Salman -- the ex-gang member and convicted felon who's currently serving a 60-day jail sentence after being found guilty of 67 misdemeanors -- c ... More >>

Michael Salman's "Last Hope" for Getting Out of Jail Denied by Arizona Supreme Court

See also: Michael Salman wants to build a church in his backyard See also: Michael Salman Is Not in Jail for Having Bible Studies in His HomePastor Michael Salman -- the ex-gang member and convicted felon who's currently serving a 60-day jail sentence after being found guilty of 67 misdemeanors -- i ... More >>

Michael Salman: Committing Crimes, or Victim of Religious Persecution?

See also: Michael Salman Wants to Build a Church in His Backyard See also: Michael Salman Is Not in Jail for Having Bible Studies in His HomeSee also: Michael Salman Might Get More Jail TimeIt looks like people are still buying the religious-persecution story from pastor Michael Salman, who's curren ... More >>

Michael Salman Might Get More Jail Time, as the Pastor Just Can't Seem to Follow Laws

See also: Michael Salman wants to build a church in his backyard. His neighbors aren't buying itSee also: Michael Salman Is Not in Jail for Having Bible Studies in His HomePastor Michael Salman -- the ex-gang member and convicted felon who's currently serving a 60-day jail sentence after being found ... More >>

Michael Salman Is Not in Jail for Having Bible Studies in His Home

See also: Michael Salman wants to build a church in his backyard. His neighbors aren't buying itDespite what's being said by Fox News and Christian news outlets about Phoenix pastor Michael Salman, he's not in jail for hosting bible studies at his place.The former gang member is in jail for breaking ... More >>

Pastor Michael Salman Reports to Jail Over Phoenix Home-Worship Flap, but Gets Turned Away; 60-Day Sentence Still Looms

Michael Salman, who's been squabbling with Phoenix for years over his home-worship services, says he was sent home Saturday night after he showed up at jail to begin his 60-day sentence. Salman's been fighting the sentence since his September 2010 conviction for violating building codes at his 1.5- ... More >>

Michael Salman, in Fight With Phoenix Over Backyard Church Services, Running for City Council

  Image: salmanforcity.com Michael (or is that Micheal?) Salman has fought City Hall for three years -- and now he wants to join it.​Michael Salman can't seem to beat City Hall, and now hopes to be elected to it.   The Phoenix pastor has been fighting the city of Phoenix for ... More >>

Michael Salman's Fight Over Backyard Church Services Fails to Impress Federal Judge; Restraining Order Against City of Phoenix Denied

Image: Giorgio SciorioA federal judge has rejected the request by Michael Salman and his wife to stop the city of Phoenix from hassling him over backyard worship services.​ A federal judge has slapped down Pastor Michael Salman's request for a restraining order against the city of Phoenix in ... More >>

Pastor Michael Salman Files Federal Complaint Over Right to Hold Backyard Church Services; Phoenix Says Structure Violates Codes

Image: Giulio SciorioMichael Salman still claims he can hold backyard worship services, despite what Phoenix officials say. With a 60-day jail sentence looming, Salman's trying his luck with federal court.​ A Phoenix pastor's fight to hold church services in his backyard has moved to federal c ... More >>

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Phoenix Police Raid a Local Pastor’s Home For Holding Church Services

Michael Salman wants to build a church in his backyard. His neighbors aren't buying it