Lang Walks Free as Spider-Man Faces Charges | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Far-right activist Jake Lang, arrested during a Minneapolis protest, won’t face felony charges as Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says evidence falls short of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt — despite calling his actions “despicable and disgusting.” Meanwhile, a Spider-Man-costumed protester faces misdemeanor assault charges. Lang’s rally, supporting a man convicted for racial slurs, turned violent, with vehicles ramming into crowds and mace deployed on both sides. A police officer was injured, but prosecutors say proving assault requires intent — and the officer may not have…