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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.

Christians counter-protest at a rally held outside the Kansas Statehouse by the Satanic Grotto from the Kansas City area, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. (AP Photo/John Hanna)(AP Photo/John Hanna)
Michael Stewart, the President of the Kansas City-area Satanic Grotto, speaks with reporters as the group's rally gets started outside the Kansas Statehouse, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
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Roman Catholics are among the Christians counter-protesting at a rally by the Satanic Grotto from the Kansas City area outside the Kansas Statehouse, Friday, March 28, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Overview

  • 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.