A federal magistrate judge has ordered the release of William Kelly, a protestor involved in a recent incident at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. His release follows that of two other protestors charged in connection to the same event.
• Incident Overview: William Kelly, identified as a leftist protestor, was arrested for storming a church during a service. He faced charges for conspiracy to deprive rights and violating the FACE Act.
• Judge's Ruling: Magistrate Shannon Elkins ruled there was no valid reason for keeping Kelly in pretrial detention, leading to his release. This ruling applied to the other two protestors, Nekima Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen, as well, with a judge determining they were not serious flight risks.
• Nature of the Protest: The protest occurred while media personality Don Lemon livestreamed the situation. During the protest, Kelly confronted parishioners and criticized the church’s leadership. He made statements comparing his actions to Jesus flipping tables in the Temple and directed hostile remarks at political figures.
• Public Reaction: The protest led to fear among worshippers, including families and children present during the service. Kelly explicitly expressed disdain for certain political figures and groups through his remarks.
The release of Kelly and his fellow protestors marks a significant development in the reactions and legal proceedings surrounding the church protest. Their actions, particularly the disruption of a worship service, have raised various concerns about free speech, safety, and the legal implications of protest activities.
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