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SoCal man with guillotine unhappy with state of politics, family says
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A 35-year-old man from San Diego County, Philan-Tam-Duy Le, was arrested near the U.S. Supreme Court for carrying a guillotine in the back of his pickup truck, according to U.S. Capitol Police.
- Le, who drove across the country from California, is believed to have brought the guillotine as a "symbol of disapproval," with no clear intent to harm, according to his brother.
- Le has a background as a tattoo artist and craftsman, enjoys road trips, and has expressed general dissatisfaction with politics, disliking both major parties and prominent political figures.
- Authorities are investigating Le’s background and motives for traveling to Washington, D.C., where his truck was found illegally parked near the Supreme Court and other federal buildings.
