60 Veterans Arrested After Capitol Protest
Approximately 60 protestors, primarily veterans and military family members, were arrested near the US Capitol on Friday evening after breaching a police line during a demonstration against military spending. The protestors, affiliated with About Face: Veterans Against the War and Veterans for Peace, aimed to protest President Trump’s deployment of troops in Los Angeles and a planned military parade. Arrests stemmed from individuals pushing through bike rack barriers and attempting to reach the Capitol Rotunda steps. Those arrested face charges including unlawful demonstration, and some face additional charges of assault and resisting arrest.
John Q. Hosedrinker