Republican Louisiana lawmakers trying to chisel away at Gov. John Bel Edwards’ coronavirus restrictions Wednesday sought to protect Baton Rouge-area pastor Tony Spell, who was charged with violating those rules, and advanced legislation that would keep emergency orders from governing churches. The House criminal justice committee voted 6-3 for a bill by Rep. Danny McCormick,
GOP state lawmakers seek to keep Baton Rouge-area pastor from prosecution
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