Pastor Andrew Brunson released from Turkish prisons. Find out where he is!

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North Carolina pastor, Andrew Brunson,
has been released from prison in Turkey,
following his recent hearing. He is
currently under house arrest in the
country.
Just last week , Brunson had a hearing for
his October 2016 sentencing in Turkey. He
was accused of having connections to a
terrorist organization that attempted a
coup against the Turkish government in
July of 2016. Though Brunson’s witness
and defense strongly denied allegations,
asserting he has no connection to these
terrorists, the hearing ended with a
continuation scheduled for this Fall.
Following a speech from Brunson’s
daughter for his release and amid reports
from U.S. officials and the Brunson
family of the pastor’s poor health, a
Turkish court granted his release, on the
condition that Brunson does not leave the
country or his home. “The court reportedly
came to the conclusion that Brunson
could be effectively detained under house
arrest,” the Christian Post writes.
The American Center for Law and Justice
Chief Counsel, Jay Sekulow, cites
President Donald Trump as a major help
in this effort: "The president has played a
critical role in securing the freedom of
Pastor Brunson. We have worked closely
with the president on this matter and are
grateful for his efforts,” Sekulow shared
on Twitter, “We look forward to the
ultimate release of Pastor Brunson."
The President has played a critical role
in securing the freedom of Pastor
Brunson. We have worked closely with
the President on this matter and are
grateful for his efforts.
Sekulow also said of the house arrest,
“This is a critical first step that we believe
will result in the freedom of Pastor
Brunson so he can return to the United
States and be reunited with his family.”
Also commenting on the situation, the
United States Commission on
International Religious Freedom Vice
Chair, Kristina Arriaga said, “It is good
that Pastor Brunson will have some relief
after being held in a Turkish prison for
more than 600 days. But it is not enough.
The Turkish government has deprived this
innocent man of his due process rights
and liberty for too long, and it must
completely release him. If it fails to do so,
the Trump Administration and the
Congress should respond strongly and
swiftly with targeted sanctions against
the authorities responsible.”
In addition to this overwhelming support,
66 United States senators have reportedly
signed a petition for Brunson’s release.
Please be in prayer for Pastor Brunson
and his family during this time.

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