If it couldn’t get any worse—today’s Bay Ridge pro-cop rally was incredibly violent. I witnessed police stand by as Blue Lives ralliers assaulted people INFRONT of @NYPD68Pct officers who did nothing until a counter protester defended themselves— then were arrested. 1/
Initially upon arriving to the intersection of 65th St & 4th ave, either #NYPD OR the pro cop marchers pepper sprayed the crowd. I was sprayed and my eye is still swollen. 2/
I witnessed the pro cop side continuously antagonize counter protesters— throw punches, pushing and spitting on people. This all happened Infront of the @NYPDnews.
They.
Did.
Nothing.
To.
Deescalate.
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They.
Did.
Nothing.
To.
Deescalate.
3/
Every time a fight would break out— the NYPD would be MOST interested in arresting were black men. I saw one man arguing a with a police officer get push by them THEN tased AND ARRESTED. 4/
Today’s violence needs to be investigated by @NewYorkStateAG. I saw the worst of my neighborhood today— but am proud of my neighbors who stood up to racism and white supremacy. /end
Thanks for @gold_so_hella for being a great ally and marshal today. I saw her pushed & tossed by cops a few times today. Thank you to @AbdullahMYounus for deescalating & sorry you got punched in the face. Thank you to @whitney_hu for washing my eyes out when I was pepper sprayed.
