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‘Bibleway 5’ file to have charges dismissed after church met through COVID shutdown

Apostle Dr. Clayton Cowart, at microphone, of the Church of God the Bibleway organization, speaks in support of "the Bibleway Five," including Redeeming Love Church of God the Bibleway Pastor Eli Porter, at left, and beyond Cowart, from left, Keyron Cooper, Timothy Van Beverhoudt, Francois "Frankie" Williams and Michael Singleton. (AL HACKLE/staff)

"Bibleway Five" — Apostle Dr. Clayton Cowart, at microphone, of the Church of God the Bibleway organization, speaks in support of "the Bibleway Five," including Redeeming Love Church of God the Bibleway Pastor Eli Porter, at left, and beyond Cowart, from left, Keyron Cooper, Timothy Van Beverhoudt, Francois "Frankie" Williams and Michael Singleton. (AL HACKLE/staff)

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Published: Sep 5, 2020, 2:59 AM

An attorney for five men of Redeeming Love Church of God the Bibleway began filing motions Friday seeking to dismiss a criminal charge brought against them in early April when their Statesboro church continued to meet in alleged violation of Gov. Brian Kemp’s COVID-19 “shelter in place” order.

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