55 to 60 Arrested During Violent DNC Protests: Chicago Police

Three journalists were among those taken into custody, according to Superintendent Larry Snelling.
55 to 60 Arrested During Violent DNC Protests: Chicago Police
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling leads the law enforcement pushback of demonstrators and journalists on Aug. 20, 2024. Protests unfolded in Chicago against the backdrop of the Democratic National Convention and U.S. support for Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza. Nathan Worcester/The Epoch Times
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CHICAGO—Nighttime protests outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago on Aug. 20 led to between 55 and 60 arrests, according to Superintendent Larry Snelling of the Chicago Police Department.

He said exact figures would be provided at a later time.

Nathan Worcester
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Nathan Worcester is an award-winning journalist for The Epoch Times based in Washington, D.C. He frequently covers Capitol Hill, elections, and the ideas that shape our times. He has also written about energy and the environment. Nathan can be reached at [email protected]
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