Prosecutors say Eric Ridenour burned two historic churches in Douglas due to his beliefs against female and gay leaders. Ridenour wants to serve as his own lawyer and base his defense on the Bible, while prosecutors have evidence against him.
Is the man charged with burning two historic churches in Douglas mentally OK to stand trial and OK to serve as his own lawyer? Even after several hearings there is still some suspense on that. Prosecutors say Eric Ridenour burned the two churches because he felt it was against God’s law for the churches to have female and gay leaders. Ridenour is serving as his own attorney. He told Judge Scott Rash he does not want the professional attorney Judge Rash appointed to assist him.
He said in court he plans to leave his defense in the hands of Jesus and says he wants a trial without delay. Speaking of Jesus, Ridenour said, “He has commanded me to not prepare—to stand before the court with His words in my mouth.” While Ridenour plans to base his defense on the Bible, prosecutors say they have video surveillance that shows Ridenour near the churches just before the fires began and evidence that arson detection dogs found traces of flammable fluids on Ridenour’s clothe
Churches Burning Douglas Trial Lawyer Eric Ridenour Beliefs Bible Prosecutors Evidence
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