Christian evangelist Tony Alamo (aka Bernie Hoffman) has been sentenced to 175 years in prison by a federal judge in Miller County.

The sentence imposed by U.S. District Court Judge Harry F. Barnes was the maximum allowed for Alamo's convictions on 10 federal charges including rape, transporting minors across state lines for sex and contributing to the delinquency of minors.

Alamo, 75, was convicted on July 24 of charges that he transported minor girls across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual activity. The guilty verdict followed six days of testimony.

During the trial the women testified Alamo had sexual relations with them while they were underage and that they traveled across state lines with Alamo, or at his request, for the purpose of his having sexual relations with them.

The sentence included a fine in the amount of $250,000, and special assessments in the amount of $850. The sentence will be served consecutively.

Alamo and his late wife, Susan, are perhaps best known for founding Tony Alamo Christian Ministries.

The group, while revered by some, is often described by others as a cult.

But courtroom matters are not yet over for Alamo. There is a restitution hearing set for January 13th since he will have to pay restitution to the victims.