A viral social media story has ignited public debate, claiming that an American woman has been jailed for three years for preaching the Gospel outside an abortion clinic. The woman, identified as Bevelyn Beatty Williams and described as a mother of two, reportedly faced arrest and subsequent sentencing for her public evangelism at the clinic.
The post, trending widely on X (formerly Twitter), reads:
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“Currently, beautiful wife & mother Bevelyn Beatty Williams is sitting in prison for 3 years for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in front of an abortion clinic.”
The claim has sparked a wave of reactions online, with many users voicing their support and concerns in the comment sections.
While the post circulates, questions have arisen about freedom of speech and religious rights, drawing attention to ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding such cases.
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