Dayton Man Tried To Unalive Himself At Wikipedia Conference!

Self identified pedophile tried to shoot Wikipedia conference officials and himself.

The world has issues.

A man who is an admitted pedophile is currently in custody after he tried to attack members holding a conference at Wikipedia. He is from Dayton, Ohio.

Connor Weston is currently held in Manhattan Correctional after he allegedly interfered with events taking place at Civic Hall in Manhattan, which was hosting a conference by the non-profit organization behind Wikipedia.

The incident unfolded around 10:30 a.m. local time when Weston, armed with a handgun, jumped on stage during a WikiConference panel.

According to conference attendees, Weston declared himself to be a “non-offending pedophile” and said he wanted to end his life. Several panelists subdued the man while conference attendees called local police, according to news reports about the incident.

Officers with the New York Police Department arrived a short time later and detained Weston. He was transported to a local hospital for medical and mental health evaluations. Law enforcement authorities said criminal charges are still pending.

A social media profile bearing Weston’s name contained at least two photographs of a flag that the man allegedly wore on stage Friday. At one point, the flag — which reaffirmed Weston’s position as a “non-offending pedophile” — was erected outside his home in Ohio, he wrote on the account.

The account was launched this past June, and was followed by just one person. On it, Weston wrote that he is “fundamentally against adult/minor relationships because I know that they are harmful.”

I am not touching children. I just admire them. This is what this man says.

“I don’t have any ‘urges’ that I have to control, just like how most straight men don’t have the urge to rape every woman they meet,” Weston wrong. “Pedophilia is not a choice. I can choose to not harm minors, but I cannot choose to stop being attracted to them.”

Weston was also active on Bluesky, a Twitter-like social media profile whose users tend to express politically-progressive views. Two weeks ago, Weston posted the same statement on Bluesky, and at least one image that showed him standing behind the same flag that he wore on stage during the WikiConference.

A pedophile activist has been arrested after storming a Wikipedia conference and threatening to commit suicide on stage.

Connor Gardner Weston is a member of a prominent pro-pedophile group that has been promoted by academics and the media.

READ: https://t.co/X5ShJKaSFf pic.twitter.com/PGk8zqB5yF

— REDUXX (@ReduxxMag) October 19, 2025

Something about Connor Weston's self-description as a non-offender seems a bit off pic.twitter.com/OgP7do5bNl

— clustertrump (@clustertrumped) October 21, 2025

A self-identified pedophile who was arrested after storming on stage wielding a gun during a Wikipedia conference in New York was also an active participant in a forum that has influenced academic literature.

Connor Weston had been active in an influential online forum dedicated… https://t.co/rFvCfH0Qfd pic.twitter.com/LyyfxsZjYA

— Genevieve Gluck (@WomenReadWomen) October 19, 2025

“I don’t have any ‘urges’ that I have to control, just like how most straight men don’t have the urge to rape every woman they meet,” Weston wrong. “Pedophilia is not a choice. I can choose to not harm minors, but I cannot choose to stop being attracted to them.”

Weston was also active on Bluesky, a Twitter-like social media profile whose users tend to express politically-progressive views. Two weeks ago, Weston posted the same statement on Bluesky, and at least one image that showed him standing behind the same flag that he wore on stage during the WikiConference.

The suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The suspect resides in Bellbrook, Ohio. That is city where an infamous former college swimmer lives. The man known as Brock Turner escaped the iron college in California.

He was convicted of sexually assaulted an unconscious woman. The woman, Chanel Miller came forth to address the ordeal. She became a successful writer and victim's right advocate. He also faced legal repercussions from California and the victim. 

Turner was labeled a TIER III in Offender U for LIFE.

Turner was banned from Stanford University. As of today, Brock has to register in Ohio and California. 

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 988, or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.

You can get help if you, a loved one or friend are dealing with drug abuse.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.