Man Charged with Hate Crime for Vandalizing Iowa Capitol Satanic Display
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Michael Cassidy, previously charged with Criminal Mischief, now faces a hate crime charge for destroying a satanic display at the Iowa Capitol, violating individual rights as per Iowa Code 729A.2. The display, featuring a Baphomet Altar, was damaged beyond repair, costing over $750 to fix. While Governor Kim Reynolds found the display objectionable, organizers defended it as a symbol of religious freedom.
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