All articles tagged with #pepper spray
Five people carrying cash in suitcases were pepper-sprayed in Tokyo's Ueno, with about ¥423 million reportedly stolen; hours later at Haneda Airport a second group carrying around ¥190 million was pepper-sprayed, but nothing was taken. Police say the incidents are linked and involve money-exchange workers delivering cash to China/Hong Kong.
Images of a Border Patrol agent pepper-spraying a man who was being pinned by fellow officers during a Minnesota immigration operation sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from local officials. The incident, captured on video and publicized by protesters and media, has intensified disputes over federal enforcement tactics and the use of force, amid ongoing lawsuits and court rulings that have tried to limit such actions.
An Eighth Circuit panel granted an administrative stay, temporarily lifting a district court injunction that had restricted how ICE agents interact with protesters in Minnesota, including bans on pepper spray, while the Trump administration pursues the appeal.
Kristi Noem initially denied that federal agents used pepper spray against Minneapolis protesters, then conceded that chemical irritants were deployed only during violence. The episode adds to rising tensions as ICE enforcement under the Trump administration continues, with the Pentagon preparing up to 1,500 troops for possible deployment, a DOJ probe into disruption at a church tied to an ICE official, and reports of protesters being denied access to attorneys.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem initially denied that federal officers used pepper spray and other chemical agents restricted by a court order during Minnesota protests, but after video evidence emerged she backtracked, blaming protesters and saying agents deploy such measures only when violence occurs.
A federal judge ordered ICE to limit crowd-control tactics against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis, barring arrests and pepper-spray against peaceful demonstrators and restricting vehicle stops without reasonable suspicion, ahead of planned weekend protests. The ruling stems from a December lawsuit; DHS says it will uphold the law and protect officers, the White House criticized the decision, and the DOJ announced an investigation into Minnesota leaders over alleged attempts to impede federal immigration operations.
A federal judge in Minneapolis issued an 80-page ruling barring ICE and Homeland Security from arresting peaceful protesters or using pepper spray and other nonlethal crowd-control tools, and from stopping vehicles near protests, in response to demonstrations tied to Operation Metro Surge; the decision comes amid tensions with local officials after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good and could face an appeal from the Trump administration.
James Atkins of Newark was arrested for felony assault after a road rage incident where he blocked a woman's exit and pepper sprayed her, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries and a $10,000 bond.
A DoorDash driver in Indiana was arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying a customer's food, claiming she did so to kill a spider, but authorities believe otherwise. The incident, captured on a doorbell camera, led to felony battery and consumer product tampering charges, and the driver’s access to the platform has been permanently revoked.
Federal agents pepper sprayed a family, including a 1-year-old girl, during clashes in Cicero amid ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Little Village, Chicago, leading to community outrage and political condemnation amid reports of violence and attacks on law enforcement.
A protest frog in Portland was pepper sprayed by a federal agent during a demonstration, but continued to participate despite the spray, with a TikTok video of the incident gaining over 1.4 million likes.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was involved in a violent altercation in Indianapolis where he was pepper-sprayed and stabbed multiple times during a confrontation with a 69-year-old truck driver, leading to criminal charges against Sanchez. The incident involved alcohol consumption, physical violence, and self-defense actions by the truck driver, with Sanchez hospitalized and facing legal proceedings.
Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes is facing a battery charge after allegedly pepper-spraying a woman who approached his home in Berwyn, Illinois, following a controversial post he made on social media. The woman claimed she was encouraged by friends to visit Fuentes' home after his address was leaked online. Fuentes, known for his extremist views, is due in court on December 19. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding Fuentes and his inflammatory rhetoric.
A postgame brawl erupted after Michigan's 13-10 victory over Ohio State, as players clashed over a flag-planting incident at Ohio Stadium. The altercation led to police intervention, during which sideline reporter Stephanie Otey was inadvertently pepper-sprayed. Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer criticized both teams for their conduct, lamenting the overshadowing of the game's athletic achievements. Police are investigating the use of pepper spray during the incident.
A massive brawl erupted between Michigan and Ohio State players after Michigan's 13-10 upset victory, leading police to use pepper spray to break up the fight. The altercation began when Michigan's Derrick Moore attempted to plant a flag at Ohio Stadium, sparking confrontations with Ohio State players. The Ohio State University Police Department will investigate the incident, which marred Michigan's unexpected win and ended Ohio State's hopes for a Big Ten title game appearance.