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The Trial of 'Philly Jesus'

By Rod Anderson, CP Cartoonist
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 A former heroin addict who has taken to dressing like Jesus Christ and preaching in the city of Philadelphia was found guilty of trespassing at an Apple Store.

Michael Grant, commonly known as "Philly Jesus," was found guilty on Wednesday of trespassing in an incident back in May at an Apple Store.

"Grant owns an iPhone and has a large social media presence. He frequents Apple stores to charge his phone and post updates," noted Fortune magazine.

"A store manager said Grant's 7-ft. cross was blocking an aisle in the store. … Grant's attorney argued that his client believed he was asked to leave because of his religious beliefs."

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/philly-jesus-found-guilty-of-trespassing-at-pennsylvania-apple-store-169680/#EOvEpzjwpqG5LLpg.99

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