A woman who staged an illegal protest on the Statue of Liberty on July 4th has been convicted on all counts, the New York Post reports.
Therese Okoumou, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, scaled the foot of the monument amid “Abolish ICE” demonstrations staged in opposition to the Trump administration and federal immigration policies.
Okoumou, who was receiving legal advice from fellow #Resist activist Michael Aventti, has been convicted of trespassing, interference with a government agency and disorderly conduct and now faces up to 18 months in prison.
“The woman told investigators that she was protesting Trump’s zero-tolerance policy on immigration and separating families at the border,” the Post reported, citing police sources.
Her actions prompted an emergency closure and evacuation of Liberty Island on one of its busiest days of the year, and her apprehension took nearly three hours, putting some officers at great risk.
Following an initial court appearance, Okoumou held a press conference wearing a t-shirt reading, “White Supremacy Is Terrorism.”
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Here's another person who protests yet doesn't have a clear picture of what her protest subject is about.
ReplyDeleteStormy Ds lawyer lost her case in court costing 350k and now this women. However he is on twitter as usual claiming victory. Btw he still hasn't paid his child support in full ordered by a judge. Two minor daughters need food and cloths but he bought a jet instead.
ReplyDeleteJust lock her up for the maximum time and forget about it!
ReplyDeleteShe should be assessed the cost of bringing her down, too.
ReplyDeleteI would have shot her with enough tranquilizer to bring down a Bull Elephant & placed a net under her when she fell.
ReplyDeleteI agree with4:56. Only i would leave out the net
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