The fight over proposition 8 is taking a dangerous turn as Fresno Police investigate death threats against the mayor and a prominent valley pastor.
Police Chief Jerry Dyer said the written threats against Mayor Alan Autry and Cornerstone Pastor Jim Franklin were very detailed and mentioned their participation in a pro-proposition 8 rally this weekend. That’s the California ballot initiative that would ban same sex marriage. “We have significant information regarding threats against Mayor Autry and Pastor Franklin and it’s as a result as their participation on the “Yes on 8” that occurred here recently,” said Dyer.
Pastor Franklin says the threat came into the mayor’s office and he learned of it Wednesday afternoon. The threat comes just days after someone egged Franklin’s home and church.