A settlement was reached Thursday in the nearly decade-old case of a Christian flower shop owner in Washington state who refused to provide a same-sex couple flowers for their wedding despite the state's anti-discrimination laws.

The U.S. Supreme Court left intact the state court rulings against Barronelle Stutzman, the owner of Arlene's Flowers in Richland, in July. Shortly afterward, Stutzman petitioned for a rehearing.

Stutzman withdrew her petition Thursday and agreed to pay a settlement of $5,000 to the couple, Robert Ingersoll and Curt Freed. (For more see link below.)

Ron: This case started 8 years ago and worked its was through the courts at the time that same sex marriage became legal in all US States. Personally, I would not do business with a known homophobic person, but still everyone should have right not to be rejected due to religious prejudices, which are no better than racial prejudices. To see the full article and what the couple will do with their awarded money, Click Here.