As a church pushes back after being fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for violating social distancing and other health orders. Good evening, im dion lim. And im dan ashley. Thank you for joining us. A church in san jose is facing more than 300,000 in fines, possible jail time for its senior pastor, after refusing to comply with publichealth orders. That church has gathered a team of lawyers, now. And pastors to, not only fight the fines but, make the case that their services are essential during the pandemic. Happening right now is is cruel and unusual punishment. 330,000 in fines levied against a pastor for simply opening up . Reporter dozens of pastors from all over california stood shoulder to shoulder. No masks and no social distancing. To support pastor Michael Mcclure of calgary chapel. For Holding Indoor violations of Public Health orders. In a space that can hold 1,900 people. The county limits indoor gatherings to 100 people. To fight the fines and possible jail time for
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