Criminal Charges Dropped Against Tampa Pastor Who Held Services During Stay-At-Home Order
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A Tampa pastor who continued to host large church services despite the state's stay at home order is no longer facing criminal charges.
In March, deputies arrested pastor Rodney Howard-Browne.
He was charged with unlawful assembly and a violation of health emergency rules.
Howard-Browne initially said he wouldn't close the door of his church no matter what.
However, since the arrest, the Hillsborough state attorney's office said Howard-Browne has maintained responsible social distancing during services.
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