Charles Neal and Paul Trout, both of whom remained peaceful and respectful while expressing their free-speech rights on a public sidewalk, were repeatedly threatened by an officer from the Richmond Police Department for demonstrating outside an abortion clinic. The officer, who, like other members of the department, is permitted to work for private entities while off-duty, is employed by the abortion clinic. On two occasions, Neal was arrested by the same policeman and charged with disorderly conduct. Both charges were dismissed. The same officer also issued Trout a citation for violating Richmond’s ordinance against “Creation of Loud and Disturbing Noise” after Trout questioned the definition of “too loud.” That charge was later dismissed as well.
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Both Mr. Neal and Mr. Trout acted entirely within the law while speaking out against abortion,” Kellum said. “The officer’s reasoning behind the continual harassment of both men is without merit, as evidenced by the swift dismissal of the charges filed against them.”
H/T: Life and Liberty Ministries.
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