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A live church service in Miami turned dramatic when police officers interrupted to arrest Prophet EJ Newton, the leader of the 433 Church, following a report from his ex-wife.
In a viral video circulating on social media, the pastor was delivering his sermon when officers off-camera requested to speak with him. Prophet Newton, visibly surprised, instructed his congregation to continue praying and stepped outside to meet the police.
The video, which sparked widespread reactions, was captioned: “Police stop church service in an attempt to arrest Prophet EJ Newton on kidnapping charges.”
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The allegations stem from a custody battle with his ex-wife. It was reported that the pastor failed to return his children after a visit, prompting his ex-wife to alert the authorities.
She alleged he intended to flee the country amid a parenting schedule dispute.
Prophet Newton later addressed the incident, explaining that the attempted arrest was linked to a misunderstanding about the custody arrangement.
He denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he was complying with legal proceedings regarding the custody of his children.
