Jailed Alberta Pastor to Be Released From Jail but Must Pay $1,500 Fine

Supporters rally outside court as James Coates, pastor of GraceLife Church, attended a bail hearing, in a file photo. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press

STONY PLAIN, Alta.—A judge has ruled a jailed Edmonton-area pastor can be released immediately but has to pay a $1,500 fine.

Judge Jeffrey Champion says James Coates, who preaches at GraceLife Church, has to pay the fine within 12 days.