Anti-Trump protesters clashed with the NYPD in an attempt to block a caravan of Trump supporters on Sunday, leading to the arrest of Black Lives Matter movement leader Walter (Hawk) Newsome.
The Founder of Black Lives Matter, Hawk Newsome, is seen arrested in this video with his hands up during a counter protest action in Chelsea, New York City today. pic.twitter.com/h6CR77mJlA
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The NYPD arrested 11 protesters, including Newsome, after demonstrators were ordered to stay off the road and stand on the sidewalk, according to the NY Daily News.
Video shows Newsome in a scrum with police after being ordered to disperse. He was charged with obstructing governmental administration and disorderly conduct.
Cops arrested 2 journalists and 8 counter protesters in Chelsea, NYC, today. They were there to counter protest the #MAGADrag caravan that did not go through the expected parts of Manhattan
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