Sharpton Get His Wish - Arrested for “Slowing Down” NYC
May 7 at 10:10pm by Macranger
“The Rev. Al Sharpton and nearly 200 others were arrested Wednesday amid a series of protests throughout the city, part of a response to the acquittals of three New York City undercover detectives in the 50-shot killing of Sean Bell.
Hundreds took to the streets in Manhattan and Brooklyn as part of the citywide “slowdown” effort led by Sharpton and his National Action Network. Police arrested those who took part in acts of civil disobedience by blocking the streets to rally, along with entrances to the Triborough, Manhattan, and Brooklyn bridges.
Sharpton was arrested without incident at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, along with Bell’s fiancé, Nicole Paultre Bell, and the two shooting victims who survived, Trent Benefield and Joseph Guzman.
Bell’s parents were also arrested.”
Of course you can get anyone fired up to go up against “Da Man”.
“One of the arrested protesters told CBS 2 HD on Wednesday the protests go far beyond Bell’s death alone.
“We have to stand up for something or we’ll fall for anything. It’s not just about Sean Bell, it’s about every man that’s been injustly killed in America,” he said. “The point to make to the people is to get their attention. It could be their son tomorrow or their daughter tomorrow.”
Word!
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