Ohio pastor jailed for sheltering homeless people at church

Read Time:1 Minute, 7 Second

A Bryan, Ohio, pastor, Chris Awell of Daddy's Place, is facing legal consequences after he was found guilty of violating fire safety codes by allowing homeless people to stay overnight at his church. Judge Kent North found Arvell guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. As a result, he was sentenced to 60 days in jail, which was suspended as long as he complied with fire codes, and was fined $200 and court costs. Avell's legal team plans to appeal the ruling. Ryan Gardner, who represents Ewell via First Liberty, argued: “No pastor in America, including Pastor Chris Ewell, should be sentenced for providing temporary shelter to those in desperate need Guilty. Only a government official can say with a straight face that people are safer on the street in subzero temperatures than in a warm church.” Mayor Carrie Schlade stressed the importance of complying with public safety regulations and said the case was not involved. Violation of religious freedom. The city said it remains committed to addressing homelessness while enforcing public safety fire codes. Dad’s Place can continue to operate as a church but must cease residential use unless it meets appropriate building code standards. Like this: Like Loading… Subscribe to get the latest posts delivered to your email from Baller Alert.

Source link