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In reply to the discussion: Live updates: Crowds gather outside courthouse for Rowan clerk's case over marriage licenses [View all]RKP5637
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Live updates: Crowds gather outside courthouse for Rowan clerk's case over marriage licenses [View all]
mahatmakanejeeves
Sep 2015
OP
Yep, my thoughts too. If so, I hope they are heavy ones and not just a slap on the
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#16
I've wondered the same. She's seems to have some real difficulties with understanding
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#26
Thank you for dropping in. You've provided badly needed legal clarity in these threads. NT
mahatmakanejeeves
Sep 2015
#32
She also is apparently in defiance of the tenets of her Apostolic Christian church
mnhtnbb
Sep 2015
#40
Geesh. Read what the rabbi wrote. He quotes the Apostolic Christian Church Statement of Faith
mnhtnbb
Sep 2015
#49
Maybe the judge is talking to the others in her office. I think they all came to the hearing.
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#28
Thanks!!! This will be quite interesting. There is so much precedent being set here, far far beyond
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#45
This decision by the judge just now to find her in contempt of court, she was taken out
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#58
I just heard now there are 3 other clerks in KY refusing to issue licenses. I agree with this
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#64
And he's given her deputy clerks a half-hour to decide if they will issue licenses or
beac
Sep 2015
#65
Thanks for the update. I had not heard this. It was outrageous that she was basically
RKP5637
Sep 2015
#69
"Dangerous precedent" to allow her to disobey. Yes, ESPECIALLY in a Christian theocracy believer.
Hortensis
Sep 2015
#57
Yes, not punishment - she can get out whenever she agrees to comply with the law.
Hortensis
Sep 2015
#62
Do we know whether resignation would also get her out of jail at this juncture ?
TubbersUK
Sep 2015
#67
Great! Now, get those other two KY clerks who are refusing to do the same thing, on the same
4lbs
Sep 2015
#60
5 of 6 of her clerks can issue marriage licenses. Judge is giving them a half hour to
madamvlb
Sep 2015
#66