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Tony Spell
Born
Mark Anthony Spell[2]

(1978-04-12) April 12, 1978 (age 46)[3][better source needed][4]
Known forDefying a state-ordered gathering ban
SpouseShaye Spell[5]
ReligionOneness Pentecostalism[1]
ChurchLife Tabernacle Church - The Apostolics of Baton Rouge
Websiteltcbr.com

Tony Spell is an American pastor. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spell became widely known for defying the state ban on public gatherings issued by governor John Bel Edwards, culminating in an arrest for aggravated assault.[6]

Things to add:

  • Initial criticism
  • Bus incident, including a little background on the protestor
  • House arrest and defiance
  • Protests by Life Tabernacle
  • #PastorSpellStimulusChallenge and its reactions
  • Lawsuit (http://wbrz.s3.amazonaws.com/spell-tro.pdf)[7]

References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Andrea S.; Barba, Lloyd; Ramírez, Daniel; Fisher, Roy A. "The theology that has motivated one pastor to keep holding in-person services". Washington Post. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  2. ^ "Central Police Department". Facebook. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "New Sermons Online from Life Tabernacle Camp Meeting by Bro. Tony Spell". Facebook. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  4. ^ Hennessy-Fiske, Molly. "La. church defies shelter-in-place order, holds Sunday services". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  5. ^ Spralding, Travis. "Photos: Life Tabernacle Church pastor Tony Spell arrested, bonds out; allegedly tried to hit protester with bus". The Advocate. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  6. ^ Li, David. "Defiant pastor arrested after incident with bus, protester". NBC News. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  7. ^ Peiser, Jaclyn. "Megachurch pastor who held no-mask services misses hearing after refusing to wear mask in court". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
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