Las Vegas Judge Jails 'Pro-Life Spiderman' For Climbing Sphere
A man nicknamed "Pro-life Spiderman" was sentenced to prison for climbing the Las Vegas Sphere. He rose to attention by staging high-profile climbs of public buildings to display anti-abortion messages and draw media coverage. Those stunts raised legal and safety concerns and often resulted in arrests or criminal charges.
He scaled the Sphere's exterior in Las Vegas, triggering a police response and an on-scene arrest. Prosecutors pursued charges tied to the climb and public-safety risks from the stunt. Security at major venues and tourist sites has been scrutinized since the incident.
A Las Vegas judge recently sent him to prison for the Sphere climb. The sentence underscores authorities' efforts to deter risky protest tactics and protect public venues. Social media reaction split between praise for his dedication and criticism of the danger and illegality of the stunt.
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- Maison Des Champs, 26, received a 364-day sentence with all but 45 days suspended and one year of probation.
- The court ordered $77,270.32 in restitution to Sphere Entertainment Company after damage estimated around $100,000.
- Des Champs climbed the 366-foot Las Vegas Sphere on February 7, 2024, livestreaming the stunt as part of an anti-abortion fundraiser that raised over $47,000.
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