Mixed martial arts fighter Jeff "The Snowman" Monson of Olympia, Washington, was charged with malicious mischief after he vandalized the state's Capitol building. If convicted, Monson would face up to 10 years in prison.Breitbart.com: Martial Artist Accused of Defacing Wash. Capitol (January 17, 2009)
ESPN The Magazine published photos of Monson spray-painting an anarchist symbol on the columns of the Capitol on November 26, 2008. The images were featured in their December 29, 2008 edition.Breitbart.com: Martial Artist Accused of Defacing Wash. Capitol (January 17, 2009)
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"(Every great movement in the U.S.)...has been the result of people standing up and breaking the law, refusing to stand at the back of the bus, refusing to stand aside when the government asks you to get off their property. At some point you have to stand up."Breitbart.com: Martial Artist Accused of Defacing Wash. Capitol (January 17, 2009)
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Monson spray painted the words "no poverty" and "no war" on columns of the state Capitol of WashingtonBreitbart.com: Martial Artist Accused of Defacing Wash. Capitol (January 17, 2009)
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Also sprayed a peace symbol and an anarchy symbol
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Police recognized Monson in the surveillance video
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Monson told The Olympian newspaper that the graffiti was a protest against the Iraq war and economic inequalityBreitbart.com: Martial Artist Accused of Defacing Wash. Capitol (January 17, 2009)
