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The pastor and a member of the New Testament Church in Bolans were reportedly remanded to prison today.<\/span><\/p>

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According to reports, Pastor Uriah Taylor pleaded guilty to failure to comply with public health regulations banning gatherings in excess of 25 people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Church member Alston Turner reportedly pleaded guilty to obstruction, resisting arrest and battery on police.<\/span><\/p>

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The charges stemmed from an incident at the church on Sunday when officers disrupted the morning service over violations to the country\u2019s social distancing policy.<\/span><\/p>

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The defendants will reportedly be sentenced on Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n

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