"At 78 years old, I never imagined I would leave a courtroom with a criminal conviction for preaching the Christian gospel"

He says the case raises serious concerns about free speech and religious expression.

"At 78 years old, I never imagined I would leave a courtroom with a criminal conviction for preaching the Christian gospel."

Retired pastor Clive Johnston reacting after being convicted for reading John 3:16 outside a hospital in Northern Ireland.

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