Satanic Grotto Leader Arrested During 'Black Mass' at Kansas Capitol

Michael Stewart, released on bond after being charged with disorderly conduct and unlawful assembly, faces scrutiny over threats against a lawmaker.

Michael Stewart, leader of the Satanic Grotto, was arrested during a 'Black Mass' attempt inside the Kansas State Capitol after a physical altercation with a counterprotester.
Stewart was charged with disorderly conduct and unlawful assembly and has since been released on a $1,000 bond, according to local authorities.
The altercation began when a counterprotester attempted to seize an item from Stewart during the ritual, leading to Stewart punching the individual before being subdued by law enforcement.
The event, initially planned for inside the Capitol, was moved outdoors following a temporary protest ban by Governor Laura Kelly, but Stewart defied the order by entering the rotunda.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is now examining alleged threats made by Stewart against a state lawmaker, adding further legal scrutiny to the incident.