Ohio Pastor Charged for Sheltering Homeless in Church Amid Gas Leak Discovery
TL;DR
Pastor Chris Avell of Dad's Place church in Bryan, Ohio, is facing criminal charges for allowing homeless individuals to stay at the church in violation of zoning rules. The city has cited multiple zoning code violations and serious fire code violations, and has given a deadline for corrections. Avell has pleaded not guilty and plans to keep the church open for those in need. Supporters have rallied behind the pastor, raising funds and expressing disbelief at the criminal charges.
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