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October 9, 2009

Peace Activists Accuse Rochester Police of Excessive Force
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And peace activists in Rochester, New York are accusing local police of
a brutal crackdown on a peaceful march against the Afghan war. The
activists say they were attacked as they marched through downtown
Rochester on Wednesday. The protest was held as part of a nationwide day
of action organized by the group Students for a Democratic Society. The
activists say police deliberately targeted an African American protester
as well as a videographer filming the march. One police officer
reportedly announced he had arrested a protester for cursing. At least
twelve people were arrested.



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