Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:51:46 GMT
A 19 ACTION NEWS INVESTIGATION HAS FOUND A CLEVELAND FIREFIGHTER IS 'STILL' LIVING IN CALIFORNIA--MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER OUTRAGE OVER HIS OUT OF STATE ADDRESS. CITY HALL CONFIRMS FIREFIGHTER JOSEPHMore >>
A 19 Action News investigation has found a Cleveland firefighter is still living in California -- more than a year after outrage over his out of state address.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:59:04 GMT
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
A church in Lorain has seen the need and will step up and collect food, water and clothing for the tornado victims in Oklahoma. William Rios is the Pastor of Ebenezer Church on Globe Avenue in LorainMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:16:51 GMT
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served theirMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:26 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:26:15 GMT
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire. TheMore >>
Interstate 90 WB at Clague Road is shut down right now due to an 18 wheeler fire. Right now, crews are rerouting westbound traffic at Hilliard Boulevard. There's no word yet what caused the fire.More >>
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They're known as the beard bandits -- a group accused of terrorizing the Amish community by cutting the beards and hair of those who opposed their leader.
Sam Mullet is the man the FEDS say is behind the beard bandits. For the very first time someone from inside Sam Mullet's crazy world is speaking out exclusively to 19 Action News reporter Scott Taylor.
Sam Mullet's world, some call it a cult, exists on 800 acres in Bergholz, OH. It's where he lives with his children and other followers.
"I think he has a way of brain washing you to do what he wants you to do," said Tonya Mullet.
Tonya Mullet, Sam's daughter-in-law, is speaking out for the very first time about what's it like to live in Sam Mullet's world.
"I believe if he told somebody to go out and murder for him, they would do it," said Tonya Mullet.
Sam Mullet and six others including some of his own sons are now facing federal hate crimes. Investigators say the group shaved the beards and cut the hair of Amish who refused to support Sam Mullet.
Tonya Mosley became Tonya Mullet in 1994 at the age of 16 when she married Sam Mullet's son, William.
She was quickly taught the way's of Sam's world.
"They wanted me to forget I ever had any family out here," said Tonya Mullet.
Sam's world includes beatings and much worse according to Federal Court documents. Sam would have his follower's wives live with him in order to be counseled on how to be sexually satisfied in their marriages.
"He has the woman believing he's some God. He is sleeping with daughter-in-laws. He is sleeping with other women," said Tonya Mullet.
Investigators call Sam the leader of this community and members have to obey Sam. Tonya says if you didn't agree with Sam Mullet he would try and break you.
"They would put two chairs in the middle of the floor and have Bill and I on those chairs and have any where from 15 to 20 chairs in a circle around us and make us sit that way all night long," said Tonya Mullet.
Tonya left Sam's world over a disagreement about medical treatment for one of her and Williams' seven children. She admits to a criminal past including an OVI conviction and was once addicted to pain medication.
Tonya and William have split. He has the kids. William does not live on his father's compound and belongs to another church.
Tonya says Sam also held people hostage in their own homes.
Even though she's out of Sam's world Tonya is still afraid of Sam Mullet. 19 Action News was able to get a message to Sam through his lawyer about Tonya's allegations. So far he hasn't responded but in the past he has said he's not part of a cult.
"He is an evil man and I think he needs to be put away for a long time," said Tonya Mullet.
Tonya believes Sam and his followers on those 800 acres of land are capable of anything.
"He said he had a lot of land and could do away with me and I would never be found," said Tonya Mullet.
Sam Mullet has not been found guilty of anything. He remains locked up and will be back in court on Wednesday, January 11th.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:39:59 GMT
The American Red Cross is accepting donations to aid in their response. Donations can be made a www.redcross.org or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. To donate $10 to the Salvation Army, text 80888 or visitMore >>
Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. More >>
The outlook for job in Northeast of Ohio looks pretty promising according to a new report released by Team NEO. In the next decade they estimate the area to add 150,000 jobs. There is a bit a problem though and it will be finding the qualified and educated workers to fill the jobs especially in the medical industry. According to Jenny Febbs with Team NEO the challenge will be getting our young educated population to stay home as well as attracting people from other parts of the county.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:09:12 GMT
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closuresMore >>
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closures and alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians from May 18 through June 28.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:16 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:16:55 GMT
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Hollywood crews are filming in Cleveland, and that may mean problems for anyone coming downtown. Two downtown streets are already blocked off, portions of East 6th and Rockwell. Commuters and downtownMore >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:46:01 GMT
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
