Fort Worth Officer Going Viral After Warning Preachers Over Offensive Speech at Gay Pride Event
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On June 27, 2026, at Trinity Pride Fest in Fort Worth, Officer Sarah Stogner approached preachers Rich Penkoski and David Grisham, who used a bullhorn on a public sidewalk, after attendee complaints. She said speech offending others could result in disorderly conduct tickets, though the department later clarified this was inaccurate and no one was cited for content—Grisham got a ticket only for unreasonable noise. Penkoski plans to sue, claiming restricted access to public space, amid the city's review, officer training, and reaffirmation of First Amendment rights. The case echoes past clashes over noise and expression at local Pride events.
On June 27, 2026, at Trinity Pride Fest in Fort Worth, Officer Sarah Stogner approached preachers Rich Penkoski and David Grisham, who used a bullhorn on a public sidewalk, after attendee complaints. She said speech offending others could result in disorderly conduct tickets, though the department later clarified this was inaccurate and no one was cited for content—Grisham got a ticket only for unreasonable noise. Penkoski plans to sue, claiming restricted access to public space, amid the city's review, officer training, and reaffirmation of First Amendment rights. The case echoes past clashes over noise and expression at local Pride events.
