Alan Graf, speaking at a Press Conference held at City Hall on September 5, 2002, announced the intention to sue the City and Police Chief Kroeker. The suit concerns violent actions taken by the police against non violent protesters during the August 22, 2002 demonstration against the fund raising visit of pResident Bush.
He is suing in the name of at least 6 people who sustained injuries from unprovoked macing by Portland police, or other officers acting under PPD orders.
The link provided takes you to the audio file, which is 15 minutes in length.
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btw, great answer, Alan, to the question about bringing babies to the protest. Are we only allowed to attend public assemblies that are corporate-sponsored?