Louisiana pastor allegedly assaulted neighbor who threatened to rape and kill wife
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Louisiana pastor Tony Spell, 48, was arrested on second-degree battery charges for allegedly attacking his neighbor’s 20-year-old son following a verbal altercation involving threats against his family.
- The incident occurred while Spell was changing batteries on church buses in Baton Rouge, with footage showing him striking the victim multiple times, resulting in injuries requiring stitches.
- Spell defended his actions by citing his duty to protect his family and compared the attack to "domestic terrorism," referencing a Bible passage during a church address.
- The pastor has a history of conflicts with the neighbor, including a 2020 lawsuit over surveillance cameras and a previous accusation of assault during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Spell faces up to eight years in prison and is scheduled to appear in court on September 15, where he maintains that the truth will be revealed.
