A Pittsburgh man found himself in handcuffs after an attempt to voice opposition at a Donald Trump rally in Johnstown resulted in criminal charges last week. As reported by WPXI, Stephen Weiss, 36, allegedly aimed to display a banner protesting the policies of the former president, but the contents of the banner remain unknown following its reported disposal by arena staff.
According to CBS News, Weiss pretended to have a foot injury and used a crutch to hide a tube of glue. He rushed onto the arena floor, climbed the media platform, and shouted at Trump while ignoring security. The police report said he refused to move from the steel barricades, so they had to use force to remove him.
Johnstown Police Chief Richard Pritchard informed that misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and disrupting a public meeting have been filed against Weiss, who is set to appear in court on October 9. In a brief phone call, Weiss declined to comment, claiming he was seeking legal advice.
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