Louisiana pastor Tony Spell has been arrested Tuesday after he allegedly attempted to run over a protestor with his church vehicle.
According to CNN, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Tony Spell, pastor of Life Tabernacle Church, was taken into custody Tuesday. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the Central Police Department on Sunday after he allegedly tried to run over a protestor who was standing in front of his church.
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Central Police Chief Roger Corocan said a witness told officers that they saw Spell back up the bus towards the protester and slammed his breaks approximately five feet away from him. Surveillance footage was also consistent with the witness’ account. There were no injuries.
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Spell was later released on a $5,000 bond and says he is not guilty of the assault charge to a crowd of his followers:
“I am not guilty of any charges that I have been accused of. I am not guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. I am not guilty of defying any orders. The only thing I am guilty of is practicing my faith, which was given to me by Jesus Christ himself.”