Protesters shut down parts of I-93 near Boston today, blocking commuters and emergency equipment.
The protesters were removed from their #douchebarrels, booked, released without bail and must return for a hearing at a later date:
First 6 protesters are being released w/out bail and due back in court 2/20. They are represented by attorneys from National Lawyers Guild
— Laura Crimaldi (@lauracrimaldi) January 15, 2015
Jeffrey M. Feuer is representing the 2nd group of 6 protesters. They are getting a bail warning and will be released w/out bail.
— Laura Crimaldi (@lauracrimaldi) January 15, 2015
All I-93 protesters being released w/out bail. Some in slings. Due back in court 2/20. pic.twitter.com/uk4bMhU3Yk
— Anne Mostue (@AnneMostue) January 15, 2015
More I-93 protesters, released without bail. Back 2/20 pic.twitter.com/YOEVn0V1YV
— Anne Mostue (@AnneMostue) January 15, 2015
Lots of applause as protesters are released from Somerville District Court. @NECN pic.twitter.com/lLFRT5zWfC
— Katherine Underwood NBC10 Boston (@KathNBCBoston) January 15, 2015
The protesters left court:
Protesters exiting court and refusing comment. Press is angry. pic.twitter.com/7WRU5kBfaE
— Anne Mostue (@AnneMostue) January 15, 2015
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As the press followed, so did irony:
Protesters ask press to "get away from our cars."
— Anne Mostue (@AnneMostue) January 15, 2015
Now that’s funny!
@AnneMostue Oh sure, now they feel inconvenienced?
— Rob Haneisen (@Rob_Haneisen) January 15, 2015
Oh the irony…“@AnneMostue: Protesters ask press to "get away from our cars."”
— Jessica Reyes (@jessicamreyes) January 15, 2015
@AnneMostue HAHAHAHAHA
— Smaq Djibouti (@SteveTweetstoo) January 15, 2015
@jessicamreyes @klemanowicz @AnneMostue Not happy about press coverage now?! Oh well…
— Cathy Mac Donald (@cathy_macdonald) January 15, 2015
How would they have felt if their cars were blocked from going anywhere? If only…
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