Ohio pastor convicted for sheltering homeless vows to fight on
BRYAN, Ohio: For over a year, Pastor Chris Avell, who runs a church that stays open 24/7 to help homeless people, has been in conflict with the city of Bryan, Ohio, over the building he uses for his ministry.
On January 21, a city judge found Pastor Avell guilty of breaking zoning and fire safety rules. However, his legal battle isn't over. His lawyers, who filed a federal lawsuit last year accusing the city of