Atlanta Domestic Terrorism Arrests: 23 Protesters Denied Bond
23 Arrested and Charged with Domestic Terrorism
A Georgia judge has denied bond for 22 of the 23 individuals arrested and charged with domestic terrorism following violent protests in Atlanta on Sunday.
Felony Charges Filed
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) filed felony state domestic terrorism charges against the protesters, who are accused of hurling bricks and causing damage during the protests.
Activist Among Those Arrested
Among those arrested was an employee of the Southern Poverty Law Center, raising concerns about first amendment rights.
GBI and Atlanta Police Involvement
The GBI announced that its agents and Atlanta police had arrested three leaders of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund.
Little-Known Law Raises Concerns
The GBI filed the charges under a little-known Georgia law, which has sparked concerns about its impact on freedom of speech.
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