NBA referee Ken Mauer says the league suspended him from match attendance due to his refusal to vaccinate against coronavirus. The 66-year-old referee, who has worked in the NBA since 1986, explained the decision not to vaccinate for religious reasons..

I never thought that my faith in our Lord Jesus Christ would prevent me from officiating in the NBA.. That's exactly what happened. Not only with me, but also with others.

Many judges did not want to be vaccinated, but were forced to do so because they have children, families, and they need to pay their bills.. They were scared, but I'm not.. I will never get vaccinated,"

The judge added that, in his opinion, tissue from aborted fetuses was used to develop coronavirus vaccines..

The 66-year-old referee has been in the NBA since 1986.. In 2006, Mauer was one of 12 referees selected to serve on the final playoff series between Miami and Dallas..