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"Multiple Hate Crime Charges Filed for Destruction of Satanic Symbols Across the US"

Michael Cassidy, accused of destroying a statue of the pagan idol Baphomet at Iowa’s state capitol, has been charged with a hate crime under Iowa’s hate crime statute. The statue, brought by the Satanic Temple of Iowa, was destroyed beyond repair, drawing strong criticism from state and national leaders. Cassidy, a former congressional and legislative candidate from Mississippi, had initially been charged with misdemeanor criminal mischief but is now facing a more serious felony charge. He allegedly made statements indicating he destroyed the statue because of the victim’s religion. Cassidy is scheduled to be arraigned on 15 February and has raised over $84,000 for his defense.

via The Guardian US|

#crime #hate-crime #iowa

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Iowa Man Charged with Hate Crime for Vandalizing Satanic Temple Display

Michael Cassidy, accused of destroying a statue of a pagan idol at Iowa’s state Capitol, has been charged with a hate crime in addition to the initial misdemeanor charge. The statue, brought by the Satanic Temple of Iowa, drew criticism from state and national leaders. Cassidy, a former congressional and legislative candidate from Mississippi, allegedly destroyed the statue because of the victim’s religion. His attorney declined to comment on the new charge, and Cassidy is scheduled to be arraigned on February 15. The Satanic Temple, founded in 2013, advocates for secularism and is separate from the Church of Satan.

via The Associated Press|

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Man Charged with Hate Crime for Vandalizing Satanic Display at Iowa Capitol

Michael Cassidy, a Mississippi man who admitted to damaging the Satanic Temple's display at the Iowa Capitol, has been charged with a hate crime in addition to fourth-degree criminal mischief. The cost to replace or repair the property is estimated to be between $750 and $1,500. The act was deemed to have violated individual rights under Iowa's hate crime statute, elevating the charge to third-degree criminal mischief, a class D felony. The display, permitted by Capitol rules, drew criticism from conservatives, including Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, while the Satanic Temple views it as a symbol of their right to religious freedom.

via KCCI Des Moines|

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Arrest Made in Vandalism of Satanic Display at Iowa Capitol

Michael Cassidy, a former US Navy fighter pilot and failed Mississippi candidate, has been charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief for allegedly destroying a Satanic Temple display known as a Baphomet statue inside the Iowa Capitol. The display, permitted by Capitol rules, has drawn criticism from conservatives. Cassidy, a Republican, was defeated in a statehouse election in Mississippi in November. The Salem-based Satanic Temple, a non-theistic religious organization, advocates for secularism and is separate from the Church of Satan. Cassidy's arrest prompted the creation of a legal defense fund, which was temporarily halted but reopened due to potential additional charges.

via The Independent|

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Arrest Made in Vandalism of Satanic Temple Display at Iowa Capitol

Michael Cassidy, a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and Republican candidate who recently lost a statehouse election in Mississippi, has been charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief after a Satanic Temple display inside the Iowa Capitol was destroyed. The display, known as a Baphomet statue, had drawn criticism from conservatives, including presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. Cassidy's campaign website describes him as a "Christian conservative," and he had expressed concern about the display on social media. The Satanic Temple stated that the display was "destroyed beyond repair," though part of it remains. Cassidy was released after his arrest, and a fund was set up for his legal defense.

via NBC News|

#crime #criminal-mischief #iowa-capitol

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Mississippi House candidate charged after Satanic Temple display vandalized at Iowa Capitol

Former Mississippi House candidate, Michael Cassidy, has been charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief after a Satanic Temple display, known as a Baphomet statue, was destroyed at the Iowa Capitol. The display, permitted by Capitol rules, has drawn criticism from conservatives. Cassidy, a Republican, was recently defeated in a statehouse election in Mississippi and is a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot. The Salem-based Satanic Temple, a non-theistic religious organization, advocates for secularism and is separate from the Church of Satan. Cassidy's campaign website remains active, and a fund was set up for his legal defense.

via The Associated Press|

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