Prosecutors called out the protesters for utilizing so-called "black bloc" tactics that involve vandalism, violence and destruction.
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday indicted more than 200 people arrested during the presidential inauguration on felony rioting charges, spotlighting their intent to sabotage peaceful protests with violence and destruction.
Called out for individual acts of vandalism, violence and destruction, prosecutors alleged Tuesday that 214 protesters engaged in "black bloc" tactics on Jan. 20 during President Donald Trump's swearing-in, causing damage to vehicles and property. Six police officers were also hurt during the riots as they exchanged flash-bang explosives with protesters hurling rocks and firecrackers at them.
D.C. police have stressed that the vast majority of protesters were peaceful, but that these 214 people -- the other 17 people arrested during the inauguration were released from custody -- showed up specifically to disrupt the event.
"Black bloc" protest tactics, which have been used by some protesters for decades, include dressing in black or dark colored clothing while concealing one's face using scarves, masks and sunglasses. Some of the protesters brought with them hammers, crowbars, bricks, rocks, flares and firecrackers.
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I'm glad I pushed that protester out of the way on constitution ave when she blocked the ambulance. I hope she was one of them.
ReplyDeleteLock 'em up!
ReplyDeleteThrow the book at these heathens.
ReplyDeletePublic flogging.
ReplyDeletePeople need to be accountable for their behavior!
ReplyDeleteThis is why Obama and his paid protester gang need to be brought to justice. This crap has to cease!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see which lawyers are going to represent the paid protesters.
ReplyDeleteOn Reddit one of them was complaining that while they were bailed out by Soros and his minions, they were pissed because they are looking at serious jail time. They were not expecting this because when the DOJ was run by Obama, protesters didn't face any actual trials or possibly time. Wonder how many will continue to pimp for the Left once someone actually has to serve some prison time.
ReplyDeleteGood Thank you Pres Trump.
DeleteI just met with a client who voted for Lying Hillary. He is so anti-Trump, no matter how much logic you put in front of them, he refuses to see it. He thinks Trump will ruin the economy, kick all Mexican's out, etc. I asked if he locked his house and car? Of course. Why? Why not let anyone in, even those you don't know. He said that was different. How is that different?
ReplyDeleteThe difference between liberals and conservatives: liberals are concerned about how they will take and spend your money. Conservatives are concerned about how their own money is spent and WHO might take it.
YOU CAN'T REASON WITH LIBERALS! THEY ARE IMMUNE TO LOGIC and you can't argue with ignorant people.