Accused Bigamist Makes Court Appearance

HOUSTON, TX — A Montgomery County firefighter who was accused of bigamy by his new bride, made his first appearance in court on Monday.

A judge set Nathan D’Amato’s bail at $10,000 for the second degree felony charge, and faces between two to 20 years in prison if he is convicted.

D’Amato, 46, was arrested Monday evening on bigamy charges, and is accused of having at least two wives, and may have several other common-law relationships, officials said.

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D’Amato married his Texas wife in April and within a short time, she began receiving messages from women who said her husband also had a wife in another state, as well as other common-law relationships.

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D’Amato’s wife contacted the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office on April 30 and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Officials learned D’Amato has been married to a Michigan woman since 1998, and that the marriage was still valid.

Officials are investigating the claim of common-law relationships, which in Texas would also require a legal dissolution.

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