Protesters outside federal court in Portland, Oregon, were attacked with tear gas by federal officials for the second consecutive night on Sunday, reports the CBS affiliate there, KOIN-TV. It was the 52nd consecutive night of protests in the city against police violence and racial justice. Even after tear gas was …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Christopher David, a 53-year-old disabled Army veteran, was so angry to see federal officers sweeping protesters on the last nights on the streets of Portland, Oregon, that he decided to …
Read More »Federal Officials Again Tear Gas Protesters in Portland Oregon
Protesters outside federal court in Portland, Oregon, were attacked with tear gas by federal officials for the second consecutive night on Sunday, reports the CBS affiliate there, KOIN-TV. It was the 52nd consecutive night of protests in the city against police violence and racial justice. Even after tear gas was …
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This brazen protester gave police in Portland a public reprimand. Wearing only a face mask and a hat, a woman named “Naked Athena” danced among officers and protesters during a clash in the city on Friday night, according to Oregon Live. The video posted on social media shows the woman …
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Protesters seen near the Multnomah County Justice Center on July 17, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Federal law enforcement agencies try to intervene as protests continue in Portland. Mason Trinca | Getty Images News | fake pictures House Democrats called for an immediate investigation Sunday into reports that federal law enforcement …
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