Peaceful protester assaulted at westmoreland county courthouse

A 291-day peaceful protest near the Westmoreland County Courthouse in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, took a violent turn on Tuesday when a Texas man allegedly pushed the protester, ripped down their flags and signs, and attempted to flee the scene. Gregory Powers, the protestor, captured part of the altercation on camera.

Justin bowser faces multiple charges

According to police, Justin Bowser, 36, drove his Jeep onto the sidewalk, confronting Powers. Bowser then pushed the peaceful demonstrator, tore down their flags and signs, and attempted to flee the area. During the scuffle, Bowser bent his license plate upwards so police couldn't read it.

Authorities arrested Bowser and charged him with multiple counts, including misdemeanor theft and disorderly conduct, as well as a felony robbery charge related to the alleged theft of Powers' American flag.

Powers, who was not injured in the assault, returned to the courthouse sidewalk on Wednesday, undeterred. He expressed a message of resilience, saying,