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Profanity, Racist Words Shouted by Trolls At St. Pete Council Meeting
Profanity, Racist Words Shouted by Trolls At St. Pete Council MeetingBay News 9, 6/11/20
ST. PETERSBURG - A City County meeting was interrupted Thursday by people posing as residents who then shouted racist remarks and profanities at Council members.
The meeting was being held via Zoom, a video conferencing service.
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"Today's virtual city council meeting was crashed by racists who attempted to use their allotted time to spew hateful and repulsive words and call for individuals, including African Americans and the mayor, to be killed," [Mayor] Kriseman said.
"Those who broke the law will be held accountable. Those attempting to agitate and be hurtful should feel shame and know that they are not welcome in the City of St. Petersburg. This is a time for peace and healing and moving toward a better and fairer society for African Americans. Anything less is unacceptable here."
The meeting was being held via Zoom, a video conferencing service.
...
"Today's virtual city council meeting was crashed by racists who attempted to use their allotted time to spew hateful and repulsive words and call for individuals, including African Americans and the mayor, to be killed," [Mayor] Kriseman said.
"Those who broke the law will be held accountable. Those attempting to agitate and be hurtful should feel shame and know that they are not welcome in the City of St. Petersburg. This is a time for peace and healing and moving toward a better and fairer society for African Americans. Anything less is unacceptable here."
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