North Texas Activist Ronic Alam Faces New Perjury Charge After Church Graffiti Case

New Perjury Charge

• 💡 Ronic Alam, a self-proclaimed activist, surrendered to Tarrant County deputies following a new grand jury indictment for perjury.
• 📌 The perjury charge stems from his testimony last week where he claimed to have never used drugs, which prosecutors dispute based on a March 2024 indictment for possession of a controlled substance.

Background: Church Graffiti Case

• 🚀 Alam's legal troubles began in March 2024 when he and two others were caught on camera spray painting anti-Israeli profanity on the walls of Uncommon Church in Euless.
• 🎯 Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Soros enhanced these charges to a felony hate crime, but jurors did not agree.
• ⚖️ He received 5 years probation for criminal mischief, with the judge adding 6 months in jail, though Alam was released on bond.

Inmate Status and Legal Proceedings

• 🔒 Sheriff Bill Wurn placed Alam in maximum security, stating it is for his safety as a high-profile inmate, not a punitive measure.
• ⛓️ Conditions for Alam's next bond release include staying away from co-defendants and wearing an electronic leg monitor.
• 💬 His attorneys hope for his liberation from all charges during the appeal process in Tarrant County.
• 💔 Fellow activist Stacy Monroe expressed heartbreak and hope for Alam's release.