A former Mississippi political candidate is facing criminal charges after a bedazzled statue of Baphomet, a figure associated with the Satanic Temple, was discovered decapitated at the Iowa State Capitol.
This is the first time in history Iowa’s Satanic Temple chapter has been allowed to put up a display at Iowa’s state capitol alongside holiday displays from other religious groups.
Lucien Greaves, leader of the Satanic Temple, called the incident “cowardice.”
Lucien Greaves, leader of the Satanic Temple, called the incident “cowardice.”.
Cassidy was arrested and faces vandalism charges, which could carry a one-year prison sentence and a $2,560 fine.
He has since been released, and raised Cassidy was arrested and faces vandalism charges, which could carry a one-year prison sentence and a $2,560 fine. »