Armed Man Denies Harmful Intentions After Twice Entering Wisconsin Capitol Seeking Governor Evers

Joshua Pleasnick, charged with a misdemeanor for openly carrying firearms in a public building, claims he was advocating for men's rights in domestic abuse cases; Pleasnick has moved out of state following his release on bond.

• Joshua Pleasnick, 43, entered the Wisconsin Capitol twice while carrying firearms, seeking to speak with Governor Tony Evers regarding men's rights in domestic abuse cases.
• Following his capture, Pleasnick claimed he had no harmful intentions, instead arguing that his aim was to discuss belief that the state bureaucracy fails to take men seeking domestic abuse protection orders seriously.
• Pleasnick was arrested twice, once after showing up with a handgun, and again after returning with a semi-automatic rifle and baton. He has been charged with a misdemeanor for openly carrying weapons in a public building.
• In the aftermath of the incident, Pleasnick has moved to Nebraska, citing unemployment, homelessness, and a ruined reputation due to media coverage.
• Although under the terms of his release, Pleasnick is barred from coming near Governor Evers and the Capitol building, he has affirmed his intention to adhere to these restrictions.

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