Attorneys call the probe an unparalleled political “witch hunt.” bit.ly/2QfEwQ8
The department has publicly announced arrests and offered up to $1,000 in cash for the public’s help in identifying others.
Nearly half of the arrestees are Black. Almost all are in their teens or early 20s. bit.ly/2QfEwQ8
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Some have been arrested multiple times for actions during the same protest almost three months ago. bit.ly/2QfEwQ8
The agency said there was no indication of officer misconduct or complaints filed — and that those arrested were not peaceful protesters.
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A DPS drone camera captured a Black teenager throwing an item, “possibly a water bottle,” toward state police. And an anonymous tipster said it was Teal.
Teal wasn’t there. According to his lawyer, the officers said other agencies may send officers back with a no-knock warrant if Teal didn't surrender himself.
He’s accused of spray painting the doors of the historic building of the state Capital. bit.ly/2QfEwQ8
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