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- Lux Claridge, a 37-year-old physics teacher at Emporia High School in Kansas, was arrested after repeatedly clapping during a city commission meeting on zoning changes for a proposed data center.
- Police said he ignored warnings about disruptive conduct, refused to leave, and was physically carried out before being booked on charges of interference with law enforcement and disorderly conduct.
- He was released after posting bail and says he plans to plead not guilty in September.
- Despite the disruption, the city commission went on to approve the zoning changes for the proposed Flint Hills Digital Campus data center.
What to watch next
- Claridge's September court appearance and expected not guilty plea
- Any legal challenges or recall efforts raised by Claridge's supporters
- How the approved zoning for the Flint Hills Digital Campus data center progresses
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