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VIDEO: Christian Man Arrested While Preaching at Pennsylvania Pride Event

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VIDEO: Christian Man Arrested While Preaching at Pennsylvania Pride Event
Damon Atkins is arrested in Reading, Pa., during the annual pride flag raising at city hall on June 3, 2023. Courtesy of Matthew Wear
Beth Brelje
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Police in Reading, Pennsylvania, arrested street preacher Damon Atkins for speaking briefly at a pride event at Reading City Hall. The arrest was caught on video on June 3 by Matthew Wear of Reading, another street preacher.

For the last three years, the city of Reading has flown a pride flag at city hall during June.

Beth Brelje
Beth Brelje
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Beth Brelje is a former reporter with The Epoch Times. Ms. Brelje previously worked in radio for 20 years and after moving to print, worked at Pocono Record and Reading Eagle.
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