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n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Tue Aug 27, 2013, 05:32 PM Aug 2013

WATCH: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s capitol police violently assault protester

by DeadState




Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is being criticized for what many see as excessive force by his capitol police towards protesters this Monday.

One incident that garnered attention is from a video where police can be seen grabbing an observer and violently throwing him to the ground — apparently because the man was filming them.

In the video, protesters were singing “If I Had a Hammer” when the police entered the rotunda. As the police moved towards the center, Damon Terrell was taking pictures of them while at the same time backing up to make sure he wasn’t in their way. Some brief words were exchanged between Terrell and the officers followed by the officers violently tackling Terrell and slamming him on the marble floor.

The video clearly shows that the attack was unprovoked.

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WATCH: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s capitol police violently assault protester (Original Post) n2doc Aug 2013 OP
He's apparently being charged with assaulting a police officer. mysuzuki2 Aug 2013 #1
Damon Terrell is being charged with a Felony and needs our support ... Scuba Aug 2013 #2

mysuzuki2

(3,521 posts)
1. He's apparently being charged with assaulting a police officer.
Tue Aug 27, 2013, 05:35 PM
Aug 2013

I wonder if the capitol police have heard of video?

 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
2. Damon Terrell is being charged with a Felony and needs our support ...
Tue Aug 27, 2013, 05:37 PM
Aug 2013

Damon Terrell is being charged with a Felony when he did nothing wrong... He currently sits in jail with no chance of bail...

We NEED people to call and e-mail Deputy District Attorney Chris Freeman (who should have Damon's case), and ask that Damon Terrell get an arraignment right away... This is vitally important... His e-mail is christopher.freeman@da.wi.gov and his number is 608-267-8874... And please SHARE, thanks!

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