The National Archives issued a shocking statement on Tuesday following the sentencing of two activists convicted of subverting the constitution.
Dr. Colleen Shogan, US Archivist released Statement regarding two climate change activists who destroyed the box of the United States Constitution housed in the National Archives, leaving a trail of controversy and damage. Shogan said Jackson Greene, who admitted the crime, was sentenced in federal court to 18 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release.
Video shows climate change protesters throwing pink powder at case that upholds the U.S. Constitution https://t.co/YHcx11ALsu
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Additionally, he faces more than $50,000 in restitution costs. Mr. Shogun issued a shocking statement that emphasized the seriousness of the incident, reminding the court of the National Archives’ mission to preserve the nation’s historical records to strengthen democracy and facilitate public inquiry. Announced.
“As the nation’s records custodians, our mission at the National Archives is to preserve, protect, and share America’s historical records. We do so by strengthening our democracy and encouraging the nation’s research. We take our mission very seriously and are committed to ensuring that all Americans have access to the documents we rely on.” Shogan said in a statement.
“When Donald Zepeda and Jackson Greene conspired on Valentine’s Day to desecrate the seal of the Constitution, they didn’t just destroy a physical object. Rather, they intentionally and knowingly destroyed a private It attacked our shared past and the beliefs that unite us as Americans.”
Two climate change activists were arrested in February at the National Archives for allegedly throwing pink powder at an incident defending the U.S. Constitution. Captured on video from the Rotunda, they claimed the protest was aimed at highlighting the urgent need for climate action and equality.
Just now, the Rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, D.C., was evacuated after two climate change activists sprinkled red powder on themselves and a case containing the U.S. Constitution.
Both were arrested within minutes. pic.twitter.com/opeTJcs7GH
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Shogun’s statement said the National Archives’ highly skilled preservation staff quickly devised a non-invasive method to remove the paint, averting any lasting harm to the Constitution. This painstaking cleanup took several days, cost more than $50,000, and required dozens of professionals working tirelessly to restore the space to its former glory. (Related: Mysterious group erects fences in national forest, claims land is theirs under 1862 law)
To prevent such incidents from happening again, the National Archives has increased security measures in the Rotunda, amounting to more than $100,000 a year in taxpayer dollars, Shogan said. Mr. Shogun said the true value of what was attacked, the original Constitution, was immeasurable.
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