Arrest of protester in Grand Rapids after TV interview grabs headlines

An arrest following a protest against U.S. military action in Venezuela — and a Grand Rapids TV station's footage of it — is grabbing headlines.

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The arrest of #JessicaPlichta immediately after giving a TV interview in Grand Rapids Michigan is a prime example of why we protestors and organizers shouldn't work with the police.

The police are not our friends. I have personally witnessed three brutal tackles by #Seattle police officers requiring hospitalization in the last year. Worse, it is under Democratic leadership that expanded police suppression and invited Trumpites into our city.

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/protesters-professor-react-to-us-strikes-venezuela-capture-president/69-2a8c465c-17d1-48d3-adb5-541c8f757ad9

#activism #protest #boycott

13 ON YOUR SIDE

We stand up for the community. We want to make life better for everyone. We celebrate all that makes West Michigan unique. We are 13 ON YOUR SIDE.

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Organizer #JessicaPlichta speaks out after #GRPD arrested her during interview with #13OYS following #protest downtown -

#GrandRapids #ACAB #Michigan

Lawful arrest, 13YOS? Bullshit!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bLWgveunXhI&pp=ygUPamVzc2ljYSBwbGljaHRh

Organizer speaks out after GRPD arrested her during interview with 13OYS following protest downtown

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