Four individuals advocating against abortion are sentenced to prison following their conviction in federal court

Four pro-life Christians were convicted on Tuesday of FACE Act violations after they were charged by the Biden administration over a peaceful protest at a Tennessee abortion facility.

The four found guilty are Eva Edl, Eva Zastrow, James Zastrow, and Paul Place. They face a year in prison and thousands of dollars in fines upon sentencing.

The decision came after a one day bench trial presided over by Middle District of Tennessee Magistrate Judge Chip Frensly. There was no jury as Frensly agreed with the Justice Department and found them guilty.

The judge deliberated for less than half an hour.

Charges were brought against the four after they participated in a peaceful pro-life protest at the Carafem abortion facility in Mt Juliet, Tennessee. The trial took place at the Fred Thompson federal courthouse in Nashville.

In January, six others at the protest were convicted of conspiracy against civil rights and FACE Act violations.

DOJ prosecuting attorney Amanda Klopf said that the case was about the rule of law and that the four had engaged in criminal activity and not a protest.

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Lawyers for the defendants said that their clients were just practicing their faith in a peaceful manner.

The courtroom gallery was packed with dozens of supporters of those on trial.

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