Memphis nonprofit founder Larry Hunter charged with aggravated assault after December 2025 domestic violence investigation
Arrest follows affidavit alleging strangulation and threats tied to immigration status
A Memphis nonprofit founder has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and domestic assault after investigators reviewed an allegation of violence inside his home, court and police records show.
Larry Hunter, 64, identified in public records as the founder of Touched by an Angel Ministries, was taken into custody on Monday in February 2026 and booked on a $45,000 bond. The charges stem from an alleged incident in December 2025 involving his wife.
In an affidavit summarized in case records, the couple argued and the dispute escalated into physical violence. The affidavit alleges Hunter threw his wife against a wall and strangled her until she lost consciousness. The report also describes visible injuries to her lip, neck, hands and arms.
What investigators say they reviewed
Records indicate detectives examined video that investigators say supports the assault allegation. The documentation does not detail what the footage depicts, where it was recorded, or whether it captures the entire encounter, but it is referenced as part of the investigative basis for the arrest.
The same records state the woman did not immediately report the incident. The affidavit attributes the delay to an alleged threat that her immigration status could be used against her, including a warning that her Green Card would be revoked.
In domestic violence cases, delayed reporting can occur for multiple reasons, including fear of retaliation, financial dependence, or concerns related to immigration status.
Community profile and organizational background
Hunter has been publicly associated for years with charitable distribution efforts under the Touched by an Angel name, including food, clothing and household-item giveaways described in earlier public coverage and community announcements. The organization has also appeared in reports about fundraising needs for facilities and operations.
The criminal case now places renewed scrutiny on how community organizations respond when prominent figures face allegations of domestic violence. No public record in the case materials reviewed indicates the nonprofit itself is charged with wrongdoing.
Status of the case
The allegations described in the affidavit remain unproven in court. The charges initiate criminal proceedings that can include arraignment, bond conditions, and later hearings where evidence may be tested through motions, witness testimony and cross-examination. A conviction would require proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Defendant: Larry Hunter, 64
- Charges: aggravated assault; domestic assault
- Alleged incident date: December 2025
- Bond listed in booking records: $45,000
Memphis.news will continue to report on future court dates, any changes to bond conditions, and whether prosecutors file additional counts or amend the allegations as the case proceeds.