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Morrell v. City of Hartford

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Summary

Jesse Morrell, a Christian, was arrested for sharing his faith in public. Morrell attempted to share his faith on a public way in the city of Hartford, but was informed by police that he could not use a microphone without a permit. Morrell proceeded to speak without the use of a microphone. However, after a business owner complained about Morrell, police arrested him and took him to jail because he refused to stop speaking altogether.

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Trial Court
12/21/2009
Trial Court
2/16/2007

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Jonathan Scruggs
Jonathan Scruggs
Senior Counsel, Vice President of Litigation Strategy & Center for Conscience Initiatives
Jonathan Scruggs serves as senior counsel and vice president of litigation strategy and the Center for Conscience Initiatives with Alliance Defending Freedom.