Convicted for Helping Locals Stay Warm
First Liberty Institute Sponsored · Paid for by First Liberty Institute BREAKING: Pastor Criminally Convicted for Helping Locals Stay Warm In the freezing Ohio winter, Pastor Chris Avell has kept his church doors open 24/7 as a safe haven. The result? Criminal charges and potential jail time. His "crime"? Refusing to turn away people seeking shelter at Dad's Place church during subfreezing temperatures. The verdict: 60-day suspended jail sentence $200 fine Criminal record for showing compassion While city officials want the doors locked and those with nowhere to go to freeze on the streets, Pastor Chris is determined to serve the city’s most vulnerable. We won’t allow this injustice to stand. That’s why we're appealing this decision. Should compassion be a crime? Stand with Pastor Chris by adding your name bel