We’ve got all the updates fit to print on pie-gate.
First, the answer to the question that’s been weighing on everyone’s minds: It was coconut cream.
The man who threw a pie in Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson’s face last week (and got his you-know-what handed to him as a result) says he chose coconut cream because it’s his favorite. So at least we know the man has good taste in pies.
In addition, the pie-thrower, Sean Thompson, says he may sue the mayor for his injuries. He also attended Tuesday’s city council meeting to confront his archnemesis in person once again.
“This arena has been your circus,” Thompson told Johnson who, incidentally, probably can’t wait for December. “You’ve been the lead clown, and that’s why I threw a pie at you.”
He had to keep his distance from Johnson somewhat, since there’s now a restraining order against him. But that didn't stop him from criticizing the mayor for appearing to ignore vital issues like homelessness and the economic conerns of the working class.
Supporters of his also showed up wearing t-shirts that read, “coconut cream pie, the people’s pie.”
Earlier that day, Thompson attended his arraignment. He did not enter a plea for a felony charge of assaulting a public official and a misdemeanor charge of battery. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 20 at which time he is expected to plead not guilty.
As for the mayor, he says he’s feeling “more guarded” after the incident. He continues to stand by his decision to pummel Thompson, calling it self-defense.
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