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A woman who was charged with protesting at St. Joseph Cathedral during a Respect Life Mass in January was specifically targeted because of her anti-police stance, according to her attorney.
Brian Bardwell, a first amendment attorney in Cleveland, filed a motion to dismiss the charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct against his client, Michelle M. Davis, on April 29 on the grounds of selective prosecution. The motion will be heard on Tuesday morning in Franklin County Municipal Court.
Bardwell alleges that the Columbus Division of Police pursued charges against Davis who was part of a group of four protesters charged following their actions at a Jan. 22 protest at the Respect Life Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral Downtown because she also protested against police misconduct. Others charged include Jordyn Close, 24; Mason Hickman, 24; and Anne Morrice, 35.
Churches reopening to celebrate Easter with in-person services
Other churches are taking similar strides toward normalcy this Easter as they open for in-person services Sunday to celebrate the biblical story of the resurrection of Jesus.
A national Pew Research Center study released March 22 found that American religious life is showing signs of slowly returning to normal. About 75% of adults who typically attend services are very or somewhat confident that they can do it safely, without getting the virus, according to the study.
While the study shows more people are attending in person or are at least willing to the numbers still aren t completely back to what they were before COVID-19, according to Pew. About 40% of Christians plan to go to Easter services in person this year, compared to the 62% who typically go to church on the holiday.
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