Clerk who fought gay marriage is released from jail

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

GRAYSON, Ky. -- The Kentucky county clerk jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples was released Tuesday after five days behind bars, emerging to a tumultuous hero's welcome from thousands of supporters waving large white crosses.

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