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protestconstruction2 years ago•1 min saved

"Activists Chain Themselves to Construction Equipment in Midtown Atlanta Protest"

Two protesters chained themselves to construction equipment at the Brasfield and Gorrie work site in midtown Atlanta, causing a street shutdown. The protesters are part of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center group and targeted the construction company, which is also a donor to the Atlanta Police Foundation. This incident follows a previous vandalism at the contractor's offices in Cobb County and a separate arson event involving another company working on the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

via WSB Atlanta|

#atlanta #brasfield-and-gorrie #construction

legalcivil-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

"Massive RICO Indictments for 'Cop City' Protesters: Courtroom Showdown Begins"

Sixty-one protesters involved in the "Stop Cop City" movement were arraigned on RICO charges related to vandalism at the site of the new Public Safety Training Center in Fulton County. Only four protesters did not appear for the arraignment, with one arrest warrant issued. The remaining defendants waived arraignment, and final plea hearings are scheduled for May or June 2024 due to the extensive data involved in the case. Activists gathered outside the courthouse in support of the indicted individuals, arguing that the charges are baseless and an attack on their right to protest. The controversial training center, referred to as Cop City, has sparked nationwide protests, with activists claiming it promotes militarization and environmental damage.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#cop-city #first-amendment-rights #legalcivil-rights

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Activists Overcome Obstacles to Secure Referendum on Atlanta's Controversial Police Training Center

Activists opposing the construction of Atlanta's planned police and firefighter training center, known as "Cop City," have gathered over 80,000 signatures, surpassing the required amount to put a referendum on the November ballot. The group argues that the project will lead to increased police militarization and environmental damage. A federal court judge has ruled in favor of DeKalb County residents who filed suit against the city, allowing them to collect signatures for the referendum. The city maintains that the referendum would violate the constitutional prohibition on the impairment of contracts.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#activism #atlanta #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Atlanta's Training Center Funding and Benefits.

Atlanta City Council members have received death threats and full-time police protection after voting to fund a public safety training center. The decision followed months of controversy over the center, which became a rallying cry for some left-wing activists to not just defund the police, but eliminate police and government altogether. Members say they don’t know where exactly the threats are coming from, since most are anonymous, but Council President Doug Shipman said some groups have reached out to him to say the violent rhetoric is not coming from them — and that it’s crossed a line.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#atlanta #city-council #death-threats

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Atlanta City Council to Vote on Funding for Public Safety Training Center.

The Atlanta City Council will vote on allocating up to $31 million to support the controversial Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which has been the center of protests and criticism. The center is set to be used for specialized training for both law enforcement and fire department service workers. The vote could amend the 2023 general fund budget to transfer and allocate no more than $30 million to support the facility. The center's first phase is scheduled to open in late 2023.

via ABC News|

#atlanta #budget #police

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Cop City" activist Manuel Terán shot dozens of times, autopsy reveals.

Manuel Terán, the activist killed by Georgia state troopers at the site of Atlanta's planned public safety training center, died from at least 57 gunshot wounds, according to a newly released autopsy report. The report differs from an independent autopsy performed at the request of the activist's family. Officers say the 26-year-old activist shot and wounded a trooper before law enforcement returned fire, killing them during a Jan. 18 "clearing operation" at the site, which has been dubbed "Cop City" by activists.

via Axios|

#autopsy-report #crime #georgia-state-troopers