Native American activist Nathan Phillips, whose confrontation with Covington Catholic High School students went viral, has a criminal record, including assault and escape from prison, according to a report. NATIONAL SHRINE CONFIRMS REPORT THAT NATIVE AMERICAN ACTIVIST ALLEGEDLY TRIED TO DISRUPT MASSAt the beginning of the controversy, Phillips largely avoided scrutiny. But according to the Washington Examiner, Phillips' past includes being arrested and charged with escaping from prison, assault, and several alcohol-related crimes. In 1974, Phillips pleaded guilty to assault charges and was fined $200. NATIVE AMERICAN ACTIVIST IN VIRAL CONFRONTATION NEVER DEPLOYED OVERSEAS, MARINES SAYHis military service record was also called into question.

Source: Fox News January 24, 2019 11:20 UTC