A man who goes by the online moniker 'Pro-life Spiderman' and scaled Chase Tower was released from jail on Wednesday after posting a $500 bond.
was released from jail on Wednesday morning after posting a $500 bond.
The man, 23-year-old Maison Des Champs, was arrested by police after successfully climbing the 483-foot building and was charged with one count of criminal trespass and burglary and one count of offenses against the public order — both of which are Class 3 misdemeanors. A Phoenix Municipal Court employee told The Arizona Republic that Des Champs' next court hearing is Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. It was not immediately clear what jail time or fines Des Champs potentially faces, if convicted.
Stories from several news outlets show a pattern of Des Champs climbing tall buildings to garner media coverage, which he uses to spur outside donations to anti-abortion organizations. His climbs also end up with his arrest and charges of trespassing, among other charges.
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