Ohio man’s speech set free on Independence Day

ALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE
July 11, 2011 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Ohio man’s speech set free on Independence Day

ADF letter sparks City of Akron to allow Christian man, his family to share faith on public sidewalks during fireworks display at public park

AKRON, Ohio — Officials with the city of Akron reversed course and allowed a Christian man to peacefully share his faith near this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show at a public park after the Alliance Defense Fund sent a letter to the mayor on his behalf.  Jason Robinson and his family were prohibited by police from expressing their beliefs on a public sidewalk close to last year’s event.  Robinson was threatened with arrest if he did not stop.

Subject:  Robinson / City of Akron

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