The Associated Press chimed in Wednesday to spread word of a doctored image that’s been making the rounds. There are a lot of doctored images making the rounds every day, but this one appeared to show an anti-fascist activist beating a police officer.
AP FACT CHECK: Photo that appears to show an anti-fascist activist beating a police officer is a doctored image. https://t.co/plWIWBOjZ6
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 16, 2017
The AP helpfully explained that the antifa “is comprised of far-left-leaning militant groups that resist neo-Nazis and white supremacists.” Unfortunately for some of those who’ve been brutalized by members of the antifa, the movement’s definition of neo-Nazis is awfully broad, often including Trump supporters in general.
CNN’s Jake Tapper on Wednesday also made mention of a couple of journalists who were attacked by counter-protesters at last weekend’s “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va.
At least two journalists in Charlottesville were assaulted by people protesting the Klan/Nazi/alt-right rally. Taylor is one: https://t.co/haVOw89uTN
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 17, 2017
The video cuts off at the end b/c some asshole came over and punched me in the face and kicked my phone for recording (I said I was press)
— Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz) August 12, 2017
2/ The alleged assailant of the journalist was charged. https://t.co/zOWvAf8vF3
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 17, 2017
Turns out the guy who punched me in the face for recording after the incident already had a warrant out for his arrest. So he's being held.
— Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz) August 12, 2017
3/ a photojournalist with the Richmond CBS station also was assaulted while filming a counterprotest.https://t.co/GbZA5PIoHs
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 17, 2017
"Film the clan, don't film us," they are shouting as a square off begins. RPD gave final warning to disperse. pic.twitter.com/ewRkQe5fg2
— WTVR CBS 6 Richmond (@CBS6) August 14, 2017
4/ he needed medical attention: https://t.co/hHDZQty8sF
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 17, 2017
We had a photojournalist attacked tonight by someone in the crowd that is marching. He had to get stitches. pic.twitter.com/lHM2kNetqE
— WTVR CBS 6 Richmond (@CBS6) August 14, 2017
5/ a source at the station says he's been out for three days with a concussion.https://t.co/ja7v2hsN7e
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 17, 2017
Our photojournalist reported back that he got 4 staples after a protester hit him in the head. pic.twitter.com/bG5JRYfksJ
— WTVR CBS 6 Richmond (@CBS6) August 14, 2017
6/ Antifa posted this on FB about the assault which a source at the station says is full of out-and-out lies. https://t.co/8fKJ7AH0fO
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 17, 2017
8/ these are unprovoked assaults on journalists doing their jobs — by those marching *against* the hateful racists.
Disgusting.
-fin-— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) August 17, 2017
It’s not entirely clear why the AP was anxious to clear up a Photoshop job that made the antifa look bad, but as Twitchy reported, the effort is in full swing to rehabilitate the image of the anti-fascists, with some comparing them to World War II veterans.
August 16, 2017 will haunt LeftTwitter for a long, long, long time. pic.twitter.com/YcPyFx5cuU
— Will (@Oil_Guns_Merica) August 16, 2017
Could Antifada violently attacking journalists jeopardize their favorable coverage? https://t.co/se8l1GI7Mq
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) August 17, 2017
Let’s hope so.
We are now somehow in the position where if you don't support these people you are a Nazi. What a time to be alive. pic.twitter.com/NHZR8lqC0k
— Gareth (@GarethSoye) August 16, 2017
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Related:
Remove head from arse BEFORE tweeting! Esquire writer compares AntiFa to WWII vets, gets BLASTED https://t.co/RJriNqyoej
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) August 16, 2017
