The Rev. Manuel Sykes travelled to Tallahassee on Amscot’s personal jet and stated his St. Petersburg church, Bethel Community Baptist, had been later on given a “small share” by Amscot.

The Rev. Wayne Wilson, regarding the United Community Church in St. Petersburg, stated he additionally travelled on a jet that is private Tallahassee, came across with lawmakers and voiced support when it comes to bill.

But Bethune, Sykes and Wilson stated Amscot’s contributions or airfare would not sway them to aid the legislation.

“I’m perhaps not on the market,” Wilson stated. ” many folks are. That will alter many people’s minds. It couldn’t change mine.”

Bethune stated, “Amscot won’t have sufficient money to purchase my help.”

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