What is a protection order?

A protection order is a court order that keeps someone away from another person or place.

What is a homophobic slur?

A homophobic slur is a word or phrase that is used to insult or hurt someone because of their sexual orientation.

Why was Tony Spell arrested?

Tony Spell was arrested after a bodycam video showed him using a homophobic slur.

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Louisiana pastor Tony Spell ordered to stay 50 yards from alleged assault victim’s home as bodycam appears to shows him using slur

First publishedJul 14, 08:57 UTC

Last updatedJul 14, 12:10 UTC · 6m ago

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Louisiana pastor Tony Spell ordered to stay 50 yards from alleged assault victim’s home as bodycam appears to shows him using slur

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Louisiana pastor Tony Spell was ordered to stay 50 yards from his neighbor's home after a protection order was issued, following a bodycam video that appears to show him using a homophobic slur.

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A protection order was issued against Louisiana pastor Tony Spell after a bodycam video showed him using a slur. He must stay 50 yards from his neighbor's home unless he checks the mail. A protection order was also issued to ban him from speaking with the neighbor online and in person.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of protecting victims of hate crimes and harassment. It also raises concerns about the use of homophobic language in positions of power.

In brief

What is a protection order?: A protection order is a court order that keeps someone away from another person or place.
What is a homophobic slur?: A homophobic slur is a word or phrase that is used to insult or hurt someone because of their sexual orientation.
Why was Tony Spell arrested?: Tony Spell was arrested after a bodycam video showed him using a homophobic slur.

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The New York Post and The Advocate reported the story from different angles, with the Post focusing on the protection order and the Advocate highlighting the use of a homophobic slur.

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The importance of protecting victims of hate crimes and harassment
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The New York PostEmphasizing the protection order
The AdvocateHighlighting the use of a homophobic slur
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The use of homophobic language in positions of power
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The New York PostEmphasizing the protection order
The AdvocateHighlighting the use of a homophobic slur
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The impact of the protection order on Tony Spell
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The New York PostReporting on the protection order
The AdvocateReporting on the arrest and slur

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