Prosecutors won't pursue case against Tampa megachurch pastor who defied shelter-at-home mandate to hold illegal Sunday service.
won't be prosecuted for packing his church during quarantine, because prosecutors think arresting him did the job.announced Friday his office will not pursue charges against the pastor. Warren says, simply put, it's unnecessary now because Pastor Browne's been socially distancing ever since he got busted.
Warren said the arrest immediately corrected the irresponsible behavior --"Pastor Howard-Browne has maintained responsible social distancing on his church campus while engaging with community leaders in a dialogue about the best path forward for his congregation."
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