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REV. TONY SPELL PLACED UNDER HOUSE ARREST FOR REFUSING JUDGE’S ORDER not to preach in his church. Rev. Spell, pastor of Life Tabernacle Church in Central, Louisiana, is shown here at 9:20 this morning with family and friends waiting to be fitted with an ankle monitor, which will force him to be confined within the exterior walls of his house. The order was signed by state District Judge Fred Crifasi. Judge Crifasi ordered Rev. Spell not to preach in his church and required a response by late Friday afternoon. The pastor responded with a scripture.
1 Peter 3:14 “But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.” Judge Crifasi interpreted that response as “active” contempt of court and issued an order. The judge said, “After some discussion, the court has decided it has no other choice but to add as a condition of Pastor Spell’s bail that he be subjected to home incarceration monitored by a GPS ankle bracelet, at his own expense. He is required to remain in his house, and the immediate curtilage (front porch or back porch) and is allowed to leave only for purposes of necessary medical attention, until further order of this Court.” He added that the pastor can preach from home. Woody Jenkins reporting for Central City News. “Like” Central City News on Facebook.
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