Former Missouri lawmaker speaks out after Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel drops charges against 12 Phoenix protesters
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel said in a statement that she remains “committed to holding those who committed criminal acts responsible.” Author: Josh Sanders (KPNX) Updated: 4:34 AM MST March 11, 2021
PHOENIX The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is dismissing the charges against 12 protesters who were arrested in downtown Phoenix in August 2020.
But County Attorney Allister Adel said she intends to file different charges against some of these defendants based on their conduct during the protest.
Charges dropped but county attorney intends to refile some
Dozens of protesters marched through city streets to the front of Phoenix Police headquarters. Several were taken into custody and charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses the night of Aug. 9, 2020.
Charges dropped against Bruce Franks Jr., 11 other protesters following ABC15 investigation
Charges have now been dropped against Bruce Franks Jr. and 11 other protesters following an ABC15 investigation.
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PHOENIX â The Maricopa County Attorneyâs Office says charges have been dropped against prominent activist Bruce Franks Jr. and 11 other defendants who were arrested at a protest in Phoenix on August 9, 2020.
BREAKING: @marcoattorney is dismissing criminal charges against @brucefranksjr and 11 other defendants from a protest on August 9, 2020.
We exposed Phoenix officers and prosecutors presented clearly false testimony to the a grand jury.
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Member of Chicago 7 compares Phoenix protest arrests to 1968 incident
A member of the Chicago 7 compares Phoenix protest arrests to the 1968 incident.
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PHOENIX â Yes, itâs cliche, but Lee Weiner sees history repeating itself.
âThe mobilization of government power on the streets and in the courts is designed to take over your life and be threatening, (to take over) your capacity, your willingness, your time to do anything else,â Weiner told ABC15. âThey want to demonstrate that they control you, they control the streets, they control your life.â
Weiner was one of seven community activists who were arrested and prosecuted on federal conspiracy to riot charges by the Nixon administration following protests near the1968 Democratic National Convention.
 “He told us we were contaminating their whole kitchen,” said Brittney.
“I was like, cool Iâm not going to tolerate no disrespect towards me or my wife,” said Solomon.
“Then he just reached for his gun,” said Brittney. “I immediately braced myself like, ‘Oh my God we are going to get shot. ”
“I went with my instincts,” said Solomon.
“He tried to squeeze the trigger, through his shirt, at my chest,” said Solomon. “I didnât come there to get killed.”
Solomon kept his hand on the gun while his wife called the police.
“I kept pleading on the 911 call, ‘My husband is not the suspect. Heâs African-American. Heâs fighting the guy with a gun. His hand is on the weapon, but please whatever you do, do not shoot him, ” recalled Brittney.
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