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  • JUDGE FINDS AMISH GUILTY!

    06/06/2002 1:29:17 PM PDT · by NYer · 76 replies · 805+ views
    AP Wire | June 6, 2002 | DAN LEWERENZ
    EBENSBURG, Pa. (AP) _ A judge ruled an ultraconservative Amish congregation must use orange-and-red reflective triangles on their buggies, symbols the group says violate their beliefs against gaudy decorations and against placing their faith in man-made symbols before God. Donna Doblick, the Pittsburgh attorney representing the Swartzentruber Amish for free, said she'll appeal the ruling to Pennsylvania Superior Court. That means the $95 fines assessed to 20 sect members for failing to use the slow-moving vehicle symbols will be held in abeyance until the appeal is heard. Also, the Swartz'ntruber, who said they'll leave Pennsylvania if they lose the...