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July 20, 2020

Police in Chicago Punch Black Teenage Activist in Face, Knocking Out Her Teeth
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In Chicago, protesters are denouncing excessive police force after
officers attacked a teenage activist Friday during a demonstration in
which people attempted to topple a statue of Christopher Columbus in
Grant Park. An officer punched 18-year-old Miracle Boyd in the face,
knocking out several teeth. Boyd is a recent high school graduate and an
organizer with the group Good Kids Mad City. Journalists also reported
being mistreated by police officers, who used chemical sprays and batons
on protesters. Police said 12 people were arrested.


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