Monthly Archives: June 2010
[video] Elena Smith; Arrested & kept in a cage with 40 others
Name: Elena Smith
[video] Cassandra J; Arrested, Cagemates forced to urinate on floor
Name: Cassandra J Occupation: Journalism Student Purpose of Attendance Protesting international poverty on Sunday
[video] Dan Hamilton; Arrested, Separate Cage for Gays
Name: Dan Hamilton Age: 18 Purpose of Attendance Bystander
Greg S; Arrested at the Esplanade
Name: Greg S. Age: 24 Occupation: Construction and renovations Purpose of Attendance I went to the rally in order to protest my extreme dissatisfaction with global governance, the pillaging of the poor to further the interests of the elite. I … Continue reading
Andrew S; Beaten and Arrested
Name: Andrew S. Age: 27 Occupation: Software Architect Purpose of Attendance I went to the area to see what was happening in person but ended up unwillingly caught up in the action defending my rights. Account I believe the escalation … Continue reading
Zach W; Harrassed and Searched
Name: Zachary W. Age: 18 Purpose of Attendance To ensure protection of civil rights, as well as voice my opinion on a number of different foreign trade & labor affairs, health care issues and human rights issues. Account Sunday Around … Continue reading
Josh N; Harrassed and Searched
The crowd alternated between defiance and terror. The police began firing rubber bullets and tear gas. I saw someone get sprayed in the face with tear gas at close range. I saw two men backing away from the police get shot by rubber bullets, one in the knee and one in the groin. Both were bleeding and had difficulty walking. Every time the police fired on the crowd, people panicked and started running. Many people fell and were trampled. Continue reading