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In reply to the discussion: Cops arrest 80 year old veteran protestor. Handcuffed, his walker taken away. How low can they go? [View all]
sl8
(16,935 posts)16. NBC 4 video report:
Last edited Sat Jun 14, 2025, 03:06 PM - Edit history (1)
Capitol Police arrest 60 parade protesters, including vet using a walker | NBC4 Washington
NBC4 Washington
Jun 14 2025
U.S. Capitol Police arrested 60 people for unlawful demonstration Friday evening, the agency said. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports a Vietnam veteran using a walker was among those arrested.
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NBC4 Washington
Jun 14 2025
U.S. Capitol Police arrested 60 people for unlawful demonstration Friday evening, the agency said. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports a Vietnam veteran using a walker was among those arrested.
[...]
Article:
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/president-trump-politics/capitol-police-arrest-parade-protesters-vet/3936147/
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https://www.wcjb.com/2025/06/14/87-year-old-gainesville-veteran-arrested-us-capitol-during-protest/
87-year-old Gainesville veteran arrested at U.S. Capitol during protest
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Cops arrest 80 year old veteran protestor. Handcuffed, his walker taken away. How low can they go? [View all]
Swede
Jun 2025
OP
The parade is about supporting Trump's giant ego, not supporting the military.
Irish_Dem
Jun 2025
#8
Exactly, the US has fallen without firing a shot. Total silence as the occupation is complete.
Irish_Dem
Jun 2025
#17
Everyday gets more absurd. I used to think that I had a fairly good imagination, but........
mjvpi
Jun 2025
#3
Yep, that's what the police do, that's why they liked arresting potheads so much
Walleye
Jun 2025
#26
The redline of where our rights end appears to be knocking over bike racks.
allegorical oracle
Jun 2025
#78
This country is going to hell. That man needs to be thrown out on his disgusting ass now.
Initech
Jun 2025
#34
An 80 year old, disabled veteran, on a walker, which was taken away, and his hands
niyad
Jun 2025
#52
To be fair he wasn't smashing windows and smearing feces all over the Capitol walls.
Tootbsb
Jun 2025
#43
Article, video: "87-year-old Gainesville veteran arrested at U.S. Capitol during protest:
sl8
Jun 2025
#61
Here's video showing the Capital Police Nazis arresting the elderly man & not allowing him to keep his walker
red dog 1
Jun 2025
#65