A former congressional candidate from Mississippi has been charged with allegedly vandalizing the Satanic Temple of Iowa's statue depicting the pagan idol Baphomet at the Iowa State Capitol. Michael Cassidy, 35, of Lauderdale, Mississippi, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief on Thursday, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety. The charge could carry one year in prison and a $2,560 fine. The Satanic Temple of Iowa had announced on Facebook its display had been "destroyed beyond repair." Tap the link in our bio for more details. #Iowa #Religion #Satanic