Dad convicted for silent prayer near abortion clinic 'overwhelmingly thankful' to Vance for free speech comments.
Adam Smith-Connor praying outside the court in Poole where he was convicted.(Photo: Alliance Defending Freedom UK)An army veteran and father-of-two has spoken of his gratitude to JD Vance for highlighting his conviction for silent prayer in a speech to world leaders in which the US Vice-President warned that free speech is "in retreat" in Europe.
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Adam Smith-Connor was convicted last October of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone in Bournemouth by praying silently. He was given a two-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay £9,000.
