The statue was brought to the Capitol by the Satanic Temple of Iowa under state rules allowing religious displays in the building during the holidays.
The move drew strong criticism from state and national leaders, including Iowa Gov.
Michael Cassidy, a former congressional and legislative candidate from Mississippi, was charged the next day with fourth-degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.
He told the conservative website The Sentinel that “my conscience is held captive to the word of God, not to bureaucratic decree.
Now, Polk County prosecutors have charged Cassidy with a more serious offense, the Des Moines Register reported.
It alleges the act was committed “in violation of individual rights” under Iowa’s hate crime statute.
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The statue was brought to the Capitol by the Satanic Temple of Iowa under state rules allowing religious displays in the building during the holidays.
The move drew strong criticism from state and national leaders, including Iowa Gov.
Michael Cassidy, a former congressional and legislative candidate from Mississippi, was charged the next day with fourth-degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.
He told the conservative website The Sentinel that “my conscience is held captive to the word of God, not to bureaucratic decree.
Now, Polk County prosecutors have charged Cassidy with a more serious offense, the Des Moines Register reported.
It alleges the act was committed “in violation of individual rights” under Iowa’s hate crime statute.
The original article contains 327 words, the summary contains 114 words. Saved 65%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!