The president of the the Family Research Council accuses the Southern Poverty Law Center of `` inciting violence '' Chick-fil , pleads guilty , says he wanted to intimidate those who oppose gay rights . He faces April 29 in prison when sentenced August . The shooting came amid intense debate over remarks against gay marriage by an executive with the Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A restaurant chain and the company 's support for groups considered hostile to gay rights . Building manager wrestled with Corkins and disarmed him after being shot in August incident .
The president of the the Family Research Council accuses the Southern Poverty Law Center of `` inciting violence '' Chick-fil , pleads guilty , says he wanted to intimidate those who oppose gay rights . He faces April 29 in prison when sentenced August . Building manager wrestled with Corkins and disarmed him after being shot in August incident .