The Memphis pastor who founded Touched by an Angel Ministries is no longer facing criminal charges after his case was dismissed in Shelby County on April 9, according to court records. Larry Hunter, 64, had been charged with domestic assault and aggravated assault tied to an alleged December 2025 incident. He was arrested in February and released on a $45,000 bond while the case was pending.
As first detailed by LocalMemphis, Shelby County court records list the case disposition as dismissed on April 9. The outlet reported on May 14 that it had reviewed the court file and reached out to the Shelby County District Attorney’s office for comment.
Action News 5 previously reported that Hunter was taken into custody on Feb. 17 after a police affidavit described a December confrontation in which his wife was allegedly thrown against a wall and choked until she lost consciousness. Detectives reviewed video that supported the allegation, according to that report, and the woman told investigators she waited to contact police because Hunter allegedly threatened to have her immigration status revoked. Hunter posted the $45,000 bond and was released while the case moved through court.
Hunter’s Nonprofit Work And Local Profile
Hunter has been a familiar name in local coverage for his role leading Touched by an Angel, a nonprofit known for food and clothing giveaways and neighborhood outreach in Memphis. Around 2024 to 2025, the group’s work in communities struggling with poverty and crime drew added attention. WVLT reported on Hunter’s leadership of the charity and its stated mission to respond to conditions in some of the city’s hardest hit areas.
Timing And Public Records
The key courtroom development happened quietly on April 9, when the case was marked dismissed. It did not resurface publicly until LocalMemphis published its story on May 14, after checking the file. The station said it contacted the Shelby County District Attorney’s office, but as of the records it reviewed, there was no response reflected in the case documents.
What A Dismissal Means In This Case
In Tennessee, a dismissal ends the current prosecution, but it does not automatically wipe an arrest from public view or prevent prosecutors from filing new charges later if additional evidence emerges. Shelby County court records note that case dispositions are logged and that the public can request filings or copies through the clerk’s office.
In Hunter’s case, court documents list the outcome simply as “dismissed” and do not include a public explanation of why prosecutors or the court took that step. Supporters and critics of the nonprofit alike are likely to be watching to see whether the organization issues a statement or whether any new filings or developments hit the docket in the coming weeks.
