News In Focus with Chris Long

Caught them red-handed - Indictments issued. Franklin Co. Prosecutor Ron O'Brien Explains.

Caught them red-handed - Indictments handed down for Statehouse destruction and vandalism of the red paint act of vandalism that occurred at the Ohio Statehouse on the afternoon of June 18th of this year. Felony charges have been filed. Here is a link to the indictments from Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien. 

 

COLUMBUS POLICE REPORT - Call Log of alarms, calls, and engagement with protesting rioters on the night of May 28th in downtown Columbus. 

Click on this link to read the entire report!   Breaking News - On pages 13 and 14 of the report, some of the rioting anarchists that had broken into the Ohio Statehouse on the night of May 28 intended to set the Statehouse on fire, according to this report. This 35-page report is a chronological timeline of the police calls that came in and the business alarms that went off throughout the downtown area on the riotous night of May 28th this year in downtown Columbus. Twenty-seven windows of the Ohio Statehouse, the front door was compromised, and the building was rushed and ransacked by anarchists. The handful of highway patrolmen who were on duty that night were shaken by the experience. Columbus Police came to their aid, deploying tear gas and wood bullets (knee-knockers) at the anarchists. Fourteen arrests were made that night, but Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein dropped the charges. 

 

Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien picked up the ball and held those who committed the crimes accountable. 

Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien and his team investigated the crimes and researched the videotapes and body cams from Highway Patrol and Columbus Police.

His office has charged 20 individuals with felony indictments. A number of these individuals have been charged on multiple counts of criminal damaging, vandalism, aggravated arson, aggravated riot, and other related charges. 

Candidate Spotlight and the Netflix Boycott

Candidate Spotlight with Laverne Gore, Candidate for Congress in Ohio's 11th District. Laverne explains her positions on community needs, education, tackling illiteracy, and supporting vocational programs. Laverne is running as the Republican candidate in Ohio's 11th Congressional District which covers parts of Cuyahoga and Summit Counties. 

The Netflix Boycott over the airing of "Cuties" - with Mission America President Linda Harvey

Linda explains how a movie recently aired by Netflix actually promotes pedophilia and sexually exploits children. There has been a major outcry against Netflix for airing the movie "Cuties" that puts underage girls in compromising positions. State Attorney General Dave Yost joined other State Attorney Generals in calling for Netflix to remove this vile promotion of pedophilia from their movie list.

The following statement may be attributed to Attorney General Yost:

“In this era where we are fighting a seemingly never-ending battle against human trafficking, this film is counterproductive – it whets the appetites of those who wish to harm our children in the most unimaginable ways,” Yost said. “I vehemently opposed the continued streaming of the movie and request that it is voluntarily removed.” Here is the AG'S joint letter to Netflix

 

Absentee ballots early voting and voting at the polls on Election Day

Absentee ballots early voting and voting at the polls on Election Day

We're going to take a few minutes to clear up some of the confusion that you might have concerning early voting in Ohio. Last week, Secretary of State Frank LaRose mailed out an Application for Absentee Ballot to all of Ohio's 7.8 million registered voters.  He did not mail out voting ballots but simply an application to vote by mail through the application for absentee ballot process. It is estimated that 40% of Ohio voters will vote by mail this election.  There are three ways for you to vote in Ohio: Vote by mail by requesting an application for absentee ballot, voting early at the Board of Elections starting on October 6th and ending on November 2nd, and as we have traditionally done - voting at the polls on Election Day November 3rd.

Let the Ohio Christian Alliance by filling out this simple form if you have requested an Application for Absentee Ballot. It will help us to better serve the church this election. 

Health Departments Continue Their Harassment of Ohio Churches

Health Departments Continue Their Harassment of Ohio Churches 

County health departments continue sending letters, making phone calls and emails to churches in counties throughout Ohio with complaints that their religious gatherings are not complying with state face mask orders. In this pastors panel discussion, we talk with two pastors who have been contacted by the departments of health. The Ohio Christian Alliance has obtained record reports which indicate that the DeWine Administration is encouraging local health departments to enforce the face mask mandate. OCA has also obtained records that confirm that funding is being provided to health departments and local prosecutors' offices to carry out the enforcement of the Governor's face mask mandate.  

Citizens of the City of Medina Weigh in on the Court's Decision Denying Voter Rights

The Ohio Supreme Court shamefully denied voter rights for citizens of the City of Medina in a referendum petition case in which county bureaucrats worked to keep the referendum off the ballot.  In this interview, concerned citizens of the City of Medina who worked to put the referendum on the ballot for the citizens to decide the issue share their disappointment with the Court's decision. 

Citizens of the City of Medina Weigh in on the Court's Decision Denying Voter Rights

Citizens of the City of Medina Weigh in on the Court's Decision Denying Voter Rights

The Ohio Supreme Court shamefully denied voter rights for citizens of the City of Medina in a referendum petition case in which county bureaucrats worked to keep the referendum off the ballot.  In this interview, concerned citizens of the City of Medina who worked to put the referendum on the ballot for the citizens to decide the issue share their disappointment with the Court's decision. 

Part 2 - Attorney Brad Dacus, President of the Pacific Justice Institute, a legal advocacy organization on First Amendment issues, joins OCA President Chris Long to discuss these egregious violations of religious liberty happening in California and across the country during the COVID-19 health issue.  Share this important broadcast with family and friends. 

Health Departments Threaten to Fine and Close Ohio Churches Over State Face Mask Mandate

Health Departments Threaten to Fine and Close Ohio Churches Over State Face Mask Mandate

Churches have notified the Ohio Christian Alliance that they have been harassed and threatened by county health departments over the face mask mandate issue.  We are tracking down this alarming trend of health departments making calls to churches concerning face masks during church services. A records request in one county revealed that 14 calls have been made in the last ten days since the statewide face mask order went into effect.  Churches in other urban counties in Ohio are reporting the same kind of calls coming into their offices. The Ohio Christian Alliance with our staff and volunteers is collecting reports that will be provided to statewide officials to address this problem and to tell the health departments to stand down when it comes to churches. 

Part 2 - Attorney Brad Dacus, President of the Pacific Justice Institute, a legal advocacy organization on First Amendment issues, joins OCA President Chris Long to discuss these egregious violations of religious liberty happening in California and across the country during the COVID-19 health issue.  Share this important broadcast with family and friends. 

Voting Rights Case at Ohio Supreme Court - How will the Court decide?

Voting Rights Case at Ohio Supreme Court - How will the Court decide? 

 

Will the Ohio Supreme Court uphold the rights of voters or will they hand a victory to bureaucrats who have been denying local citizens access to the ballot?  One year ago this week, citizens in Medina County submitted petitions for a referendum. Little did they know they would have to fight all the political bureaucrats of the county to simply exercise their right to vote. After a number of appeals were denied by the Medina County Board of Elections, the citizens had no recourse but to file for mandamus action at the Ohio Supreme Court. Representing the citizens committee is Attorney Josh Brown. He and OCA President Chris Long discuss the merits of this case and the huge ramifications it has for voting rights in Ohio. Ohio Supreme Court Case 2020-0179. 

 

 

Ashland Pregnancy Care Center - Interview with Executive Director Melanie Miller. 

Melanie Miller, Executive Director of Ashland Pregnancy Care Center, shares the mission and work of Ashland's Pregnancy Care. The annual fundraising banquet for Ashland Pregnancy Care Center has been rescheduled and will be virtual on August 6th at 7:00 p.m. Click this link to register for this free event online. Abbey Johnson is the keynote speaker. 

 

The Message of the Pilgrims Still Resonates Today 400 Years Later

The Message of the Pilgrims Still Resonates Today 400 Years Later

 

Dr. Paul Jehle, historian, pastor and author, and Director of the Plymouth Rock Foundation in Plymouth, Massachusetts, delivers a powerful message at the Ohio Christian Alliance annual Freedom Banquet.  Dr. Jehle illustrates how the simple faith of the Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact laid the foundation for self-government here in America. The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were framed with the same simple principles of self-government and individual freedom as a gift from God. 

 

Share this broadcast with your family and friends. Let us celebrate the 400th year of the Pilgrims' Landing, celebrating our spiritual heritage as a nation. 

Celebrating Plymouth Rock 400 Years After the Landing with Paul Jehle

Celebrating Plymouth Rock 400 Years After the Landing with Historian Dr. Paul Jehle, Director of the Plymouth Rock Foundation. 

This year, due to COVID-19, the 400-year anniversary celebrations of the Plymouth Landing have been postponed until 2021. Author and historian Pastor Paul Jehle shares the rich history of the simple people of faith who came to the New World in search of religious liberty and a new life. Pastor Jehle shares God had graced and blessed this little band of Pilgrims and gave them favor with the Native Americans as they founded Plymouth Colony. This is the 400th year of our spiritual founding as a nation. 

Part 2 - Organized anarchists played a role in the recent protests-turned riots in Ohio cities - Report

Recent protests in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus that turned into riots were heavily influenced by outside sources. The anarchist group ANTIFA and militant elements of BLM created an atmosphere of destruction and anarchy that included extensive damage at the Ohio Statehouse and other state agencies in Columbus. Joining me on the program to share his eye-witness account of what happened in Columbus is the President of the Interdenominational Ministers Alliance and elected official of Ohio NAACP, Pastor John Coats. Pastor Coats shares that these protests-turned riots were not organic, but heavily influenced by outside agitators. Fourteen people were arrested by Columbus police for the destruction at the Ohio Statehouse on May 28, but the Columbus City Attorney has since dropped all charges. The State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the Statehouse vandalism that occurred on June 18, but again - no arrest have been made, even though the vandalism took place in broad daylight in plain sight of the Highway Patrol. Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has announced that there will be hearings to get to the bottom of what occurred at the Ohio Statehouse with these two serious security breaches on May 28 and June 18.

Organized anarchists played a role in the recent protests-turned riots in Ohio cities - Report

Organized anarchists played a role in the recent protests-turned riots in Ohio cities - Report

Recent protests in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus that turned into riots were heavily influenced by outside sources. The anarchist group ANTIFA and militant elements of BLM created an atmosphere of destruction and anarchy that included extensive damage at the Ohio Statehouse and other state agencies in Columbus. Joining me on the program to share his eye-witness account of what happened in Columbus is the President of the Interdenominational Ministers Alliance and elected official of Ohio NAACP, Pastor John Coats. Pastor Coats shares that these protests-turned riots were not organic, but heavily influenced by outside agitators. Fourteen people were arrested by Columbus police for the destruction at the Ohio Statehouse on May 28, but the Columbus City Attorney has since dropped all charges. The State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the Statehouse vandalism that occurred on June 18, but again - no arrest have been made, even though the vandalism took place in broad daylight in plain sight of the Highway Patrol. Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has announced that there will be hearings to get to the bottom of what occurred at the Ohio Statehouse with these two serious security breaches on May 28 and June 18. 

Part 2 - Interview with Pastor Paul Jehle of the Plymouth Rock Foundation, keynote speaker for the  Ohio Christian Alliance Annual Freedom Banquet Thursday, July 23 at the Akron/Fairlawn Hilton - Celebrating our spiritual heritage as a nation, as this is the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ Landing at Plymouth Rock 1620-2020. Keynote speaker is pastor, author, and historian Dr. Paul Jehle, Executive Director of the Plymouth Rock Foundation.  Paul is a native of Massachusetts and has a working knowledge of the Pilgrims’ history. Due to COVID-19, the 400th Anniversary celebrations in Plymouth have been postponed, so we are bringing Plymouth to you at this year’s Freedom Banquet, celebrating our nation’s spiritual founding.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!