Rep. Joyce Beatty, Columbus City Council President Hardin pepper-sprayed during protest
Source: WCMH NBC 4 Columbus
COLUMBUS (WCMH) Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin says he, Franklin County Commissioner Kevin Boyce and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty were sprayed with mace or pepper spray during a protest in downtown Columbus Saturday morning.
Council President Hardin tweeted a video with Rep. Beatty saying that they are okay, and called on people on both sides of the protest to remain calm.
Beatty said in an interview later Saturday that the pepper spray was prolific.
I dont remember hearing anyone saying, Move or were going to pepper spray, Beatty said. Councilman Hardin got the brunt of it and he was in the middle of the sidewalk. She added that she didnt think the pepper spray was necessary.
Read more: https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/rep-joyce-beatty-columbus-city-council-president-hardin-pepper-sprayed-during-protest/
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(206,298 posts)malthaussen
(17,217 posts)The police nationwide may be finding their fangs pulled after this is over.
-- Mal
LisaL
(44,974 posts)If you think violent protests that include looting and arson will result in kinder, gentler police, I beg to differ.
malthaussen
(17,217 posts)... is not likely to make friends and influence people.
-- Mal