BREAKING: Police Disrupt Occupy Boston

I fell asleep in Tulsa, OK last night after working the closing shift at my job (the one I get paid for). I woke up this morning to find plenty to do with this job (the one I volunteered for).

Police in riot gear surrounded Occupy Boston overnight and, though they asked various mainstream media reporters to leave, citing they "could not ensure their safety", Boston police proceeded to beat and shove Occupiers. At least 100 arrests were made.

Among the Occupiers were the Veterans for Peace, "an official Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) represented at the UN" (see the tab entitled 'About VFP' in the link).

Though press members were asked to leave and not film anything, and protesters with cameras and phones had them ripped from their hands, footage was still captured of the incident.

WARNING: Footage may be graphic in nature. Viewer discretion is advised.








Boston PD Contact Info

Address:
1 Schroeder Plaza
Boston, MA 02120

Telephone: 617.343.4200
Facsimile: 617.343.4481
Website: http://www.cityofboston.gov/police
E-mail: Mediarelations.bpd@cityofboston.gov

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