Original Blog Entry: Pastor arrested protesting 'Demon' mascot

truesee — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:34:39 GMT

Metro Atlanta / State News

12:32 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2010

Ga. pastor arrested protesting 'Demon' mascot

WARNER ROBINS Warner Robins police say they've charged pastor Donald Crosby with picketing without a license for protesting Warner Robins High School's Demon nickname and mascot.

Police spokeswoman Tabitha Pugh says 36-year-old Crosby was arrested on Monday after police told him he didn't have a permit, as required by the city.

Crosby and supporters set up the protest outside the school on the opening day of classes because of their opposition to the nickname. He says his son attends the school and he doesn't want him exposed to the name's connotations.

Pugh says Crosby, of Kingdom Builders Church of Jesus Christ, is charged with picketing without a license and disorderly conduct for not leaving when asked. Crosby was released from the Houston County jail on bond. He did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment.

LINK TO PHOTO OF MASCOT

http://www.ajc.com/news/ga-pastor-arrested-protesting-588135.html

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