Georgia Senator Colton Moore Arrested at Capitol

Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was arrested on Thursday after attempting to enter the House chamber during Governor Brian Kemp's State of the State address, despite being banned due to previous disparaging remarks about late House Speaker David Ralston. Moore's ban was imposed after he referred to Ralston as 'one of the most corrupt Georgia leaders' during a Senate debate last year. His defiance of the ban led to a physical altercation with security, resulting in his removal and subsequent arrest. Moore's team claimed that his arrest was politically motivated, labeling House Speaker Jon Burns as a 'tyrant' and comparing Moore's situation to that of Donald Trump. This incident highlights ongoing tensions within the Georgia Republican Party, particularly surrounding Moore's controversial stance on Fulton County DA Fani Willis. Following the arrest, Moore's supporters are advocating for his release, framing him as a defender of freedom and peace for Georgians.