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Man faces bias charges for anti-LGBTQ vandalism during Pride month in DC

Kyle Cooper | kcooper@wtop.com
June 12, 2025, 3:40 PM

A Maryland man is facing upgraded charges connected to anti-LGBTQ vandalism during Pride celebrations in D.C. last week.

Michael Isaiah Webb Jr, 30, of Landover was caught on video ripping rainbow wrapping from a light pole in Dupont Circle on June 2. … But he’s not facing charges for that.

Two days later, Webb allegedly spray painted a window near Maine Avenue on the waterfront. Court documents said he wrote hateful remarks about the LGBTQ+ community along with the phrase, “God Is Real.”

Both incidents happened as WorldPride celebrations took place in the District.

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Kyle Cooper
Weekend and fill-in anchor Kyle Cooper has been with WTOP since 1992. Over those 25 years, Kyle has worked as a street reporter, editor and anchor. Prior to WTOP, Kyle worked at several radio stations in Indiana and at the Indianapolis Star Newspaper.
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