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Rev Dr. Barber & Jesse Jackson arrested at Capitol protesting for voting rights
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Geoff Bennett
@GeoffRBennett
Our team reports that @RevDrBarber and Rev. Jesse Jackson (age 79 with Parkinson's) were arrested for "illegal demonstration activity" while protesting in support of voting rights.
They were "field arrested" -- processed and given a ticket -- and not taken to jail.
Katy Tur Reports
@KatyOnMSNBC
Breaking: Demonstrators march to Manchin's office at the Capitol
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Geoff Bennett
@GeoffRBennett
Our team reports that @RevDrBarber and Rev. Jesse Jackson (age 79 with Parkinson's) were arrested for "illegal demonstration activity" while protesting in support of voting rights.
They were "field arrested" -- processed and given a ticket -- and not taken to jail.
Katy Tur Reports
@KatyOnMSNBC
Breaking: Demonstrators march to Manchin's office at the Capitol
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