Fort Lauderdale police charged three men -- including two pastors and a 90-year-old man -- for feeding the homeless in public on Sunday, the first such cases made by the city after the a new ordinance effectively banning public food sharings took effect Friday.

The first to be charged was homeless advocate Arnold Abbott, 90, who has been feeding the homeless in Fort Lauderdale for more than 20 years. Also cited were two Christian ministers -- Dwayne Black, pastor of The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale, and Mark Sims of St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Coral Springs.

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POLICE YELLED, "DROP THAT PLATE!!"90 Year Old Man Arrested For Feeding Homeless-Violates New Law.FOR CRYING OUT LOUD THIS IS AS RIDICULOUS AND CRUEL AS YOU CAN GET TO YOUR FELLOW MAN.You are down on your luck, hungry, pitiful and if someone tries to give you food, they can be arrested, fined and serve time in jail.This is happening right now in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and the Mayor vehemently states, "He will enforce this law to the fullest".90 year old Arnold Abbott found it out quickly as police surrounded him as he was feeding some homeless people.You Can Let The Mayor Of Florida Know How You Feel About This Travesty! # for Mayor (954) 828-5003WHO COMES UP WITH THESE LAWS??????????????????????????????????, that criminalize sharing food with hungry individuals!!!