Georgia state senator arrested at State Capitol after trying to enter House chambers | Full video

Georgia Senator Colton Moore was arrested outside the Gold Dome on Thursday following a brief confrontation with the House doorkeeper, according to 11Alive crews on the scene. The arrest comes as Governor Brian Kemp addresses the general assembly as part of his State of the State address.

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[gradyb]

Those 'Troopers' need to be arrested as well, and sued. Go be a door greeter at Walmart.

[jerky]

This is 'America gone wild' folks...

[TheAverageCitizen]

I hope he sues the peck who ordered him to apologies in order to enter. Aswell as those who blocked him including those corrupt police who violated him and their oath.

[aliinjax]

Okay. So, a duly elected State Rep. was arrested for attempting to do his job?

[mommamomma]

🤔 It would be nice if media would say why a rep wasn't allowed inside the people's chamber. 🤔. I hope he sues.

[christinabailey]

The Senator is correct according to the law!

[judithlutz]

This is a outrage he had a right to be there.

[kountrytiger]

What the hell Georgia everyone in his district should be at the capitol tomorrow and kemp is complacent

[MartyMork-ii]

The big guy that pushed him should be arrested not the senator. 😢

[annajustice]

I don't care what the reason is...putting your hands on somebody like that is assault.

[crossedtheline]

Who are the two men who put their hands on the Senator? Under Georgia law they should be charged with Simple Assault.

[tonybest]

He should press charges for assault and battery

[kelleyknowles]

I have questions.
1. Why was he denied access?
2. What is the topic he is representing.

[LarryRomero-pp]

Signs of what the future holds for our government.

[ruthstill]

I glad this was caught on video! Totally a denial of his constitutional right and duty!

[rnvrnv]

Someone knew that this was going to happen and gave the senator a heads up! That's why he didn't shove back! This isn't over yet! Why did the officer's with cushy security jobs arrest him and not just escort him out of the building? Why did they not intervene when the doorman put his hands on the senator?

[sheilasmith]

That reporter was focused on him and asking him questions before he was not allowed in chambers. What did she know ? There were 8/9 others walking in with him. I smell something 😅

[loriwhitcomb]

This is so wrong, and how many cops does it take to put one man in a car

[icanandwill]

Is this just because someone didn't agree or like something he said?
How childish and unamwrican😮

[FerddieFlores]

The Senator should call for their removal from office for breaking the law with contempt. This is not how Americans want our country to be ran. The maturity of the Georgia House Chamber is being reviewed and seen by the nation.