Clark had court this morning.
Two months ago, he was out here taking his VOTE campaign to a place where it really mattered -- a swing state that depends on strong urban voter turnout to make it go blue in November. “Ohio has decided the last couple of elections. And Cleveland, being the largest city in Ohio, obviously is a place I want to be.” Larken, his girlfriend, rode shotgun, carrying a camera.
Clark was standing in an alley painting a mural when one of Cleveland’s finest rolled up. Larken had been documenting the event. The two were taken to a local precinct and charged with criminal vandalism as a felony. Their equipment and car were impounded. Three days later they saw a judge, who released them on their own recognizance.
This morning the case ended with Clark pleading guilty to attempted criminal vandalism. He got sentenced to time already served and a $100 fine. He was supposed to get his property back, too, as part of the deal, but the cops wouldn’t let him have it.
“We typically don’t see this type of vandalism,” the judge told him. “Well, we’ve seen ‘creative’ works done, and this, ah, rather interesting … Didn’t bother the building owners much, did it? My advice to you sir is next time, is, make your way in and ask. They might let you do that. Good luck.”
After the proceedings, Clark gave the prosecutor one of his VOTE pins. I was almost expecting them to kiss each other on the cheek.
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