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Arson charges dropped against Pastor during trial
ALBANY, GA (WALB) – In a dramatic courtroom development, arson charges against an Albany minister were dismissed, because a key witness was secretly recorded saying he lied.
Dr. Joseph Howard was accused of hiring two men to burn his church so he could collect insurance money.
But one of those men who was supposed to testify against him, told someone a different story.
Vincent Jackson previously confessed to starting the fire at Metropolitan Baptist Church.
So it was a stunning development when an audio tape of him changing his story was delivered to the courtroom today.
Assistant D.A. Chris Cohilas said he had no choice but drop the charges.
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- Source / Full Story: Arson charges dropped against Pastor during trial, Jim Wallace, WALB, Dec. 7, 2009 — Summarized by Religion News Blog
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