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Seattle mayor blames Christian rally for inspiring violent 'anarchists' who 'infiltrated' counter-protest

Mayor Harrell accused 'anarchists' of infiltrating a counterprotest at the MayDayUSA rally and causing violence that lead to 23 arrests


-- Andy Ngo

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell blamed a Christian rally and infiltrating "anarchists" for violence breaking out at a counter-protest on Saturday.

The Seattle Police Department reported 23 people were arrested at Cal Anderson Park during MayDayUSA’s "Don’t Mess With Our Kids" rally and a pro-LGBTQ counter-protest. According to SPD, police witnessed "multiple people inside one group throw items at the opposing group" and, while arresting individuals, were assaulted by other individuals, leading to an officer requiring medical treatment. ---More...

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