Topic: G20 Riots

2 chapters across the catalog

Jiggabits
Episode 945 1:03:07 - 1:06:27

945: Jiggabits

Hamburg G20 Riots, Anti-Capitalist Protests

Violent anti-capitalist riots broke out in Hamburg during the G20 summit, involving the "Black Bloc" and other groups. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio faced criticism for traveling to Germany to join the protesters shortly after a police officer was killed in an ambush in his own city.

Home for the Holidays
Episode 351

351: Home for the Holidays

Oakland Police Deploy Sound Cannons and Beanbags Against Protesters

Oakland Police utilized tear gas, beanbags, and a sound cannon to disperse a crowd of approximately 1,000 protesters, resulting in over 100 arrests. An Iraq War veteran is in critical condition with a fractured skull following the confrontation. Reports indicate the use of sound weapons, which can cause permanent hearing loss and concussions, has been suppressed in local media.