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Mason City pastor files defamation suit against police officers and city
John McGlothlen
Oct. 23, 2009 4:45 pm
The Rev. Shane Philpott, pastor of Christian Fellowship Church of Mason City, filed the suit in U.S. District Court, claiming Police Chief Michael Lashbrook and Lt. Logan Wernet... made false statements about the church that damaged its reputation and led to reduced membership and financial losses. ...