Peaceful protest at Creekside Church in support of Jessica Lloyd
Protestors rally at Creekside Church, demanding justice for Jessica Lloyd, brutally attacked by missionary Lucas Richards.
A group of passionate protesters organized a rally to support Jessica Lloyd, a Liberian woman who was allegedly brutally attacked by her husband, Lucas Richards. Richards is an American missionary affiliated with Creekside Church in Urbandale. This Sunday morning, protesters held a rally in front of Creekside Church to spread awareness and address concerns with the community. The organizers and peaceful protesters of the event are demanding justice for LLoyd and urging Creekside Church to take accountability.
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