‘Burn In Hell’ SCOTUS Protestor Was Arrested At Obama’s 2013 Inaugural

This artist rendering shows security removing an anti-gay protestor from the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, April 28, 2015, during the court's hearing on same-sex marriage. The session was interrupted after a... This artist rendering shows security removing an anti-gay protestor from the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, April 28, 2015, during the court's hearing on same-sex marriage. The session was interrupted after about 30 minutes by an anti-gay marriage protester who yelled that supporters of gay marriage "will burn in hell." He was removed by security. (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren) MORE LESS
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The protester who interrupted the Supreme Court’s historic argument over gay marriage is an anti-abortion activist with a history of disrupting public events.

Rives Miller Grogan was arrested Tuesday after he began yelling in the courtroom that supporters of gay marriage “will burn in hell.”

Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg said he was charged with making a “harangue” or using loud or threatening language in court and demonstrating with the intent of interfering with the administration of justice.

Grogan made headlines in 2013 when he climbed a tree near the U.S. Capitol and shouted during President Barack Obama’s inaugural address. He was convicted on misdemeanor charges and ordered to stay away from the U.S. Capitol grounds.

He’s been convicted at least five times since 2009 of disorderly conduct and similar charges.

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  1. Eh, everyone needs a hobby.

  2. As long as he’s not fanatical about it…

  3. Generally people like this end up winning congressional seats in Texas.

  4. This is odd. Michael Stivic always seemed to be very progressive.

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