Oklahoma prosecutor charges allegedly violent protesters with terrorism: 'This is not Seattle'

'We're not putting up with this lawlessness here'

Oklahoma City prosecutors are charging three violent protesters, who allegedly participated in demonstrations triggered by the killing of George Floyd, with terrorism.

Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater announced Friday that he has charged 21-year-old Isael Antonio Ortiz, 26-year-old Eric Christopher Ruffin, and 18-year-old Malachai Davis with terrorism, the Oklahoman reported.

During protests on May 30, Ortiz allegedly burned an Oklahoma County Sheriff's office van and attempted to burn a nearby bail bonds office. Ruffin allegedly encouraged the "wanton destruction" of the van, while Davis is accused of damaging the bail bonds office.

Prater said he hopes the stiff charge deters future violent protests.

"This is not Seattle," Prater said Friday, according to the Oklahoman.

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