The protests are in response to the one-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed black teen who was killed by now-former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. “They carried assault weapons which raised alarm from protesters”.
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Approximately 23 people were arrested, but police have not released exact numbers, The Associated Press reported, but there were no shots fired and no burglaries, looting or property damage Monday night.
The St. Louis County Police Department said it would consult with the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorneys Office about the legalities of the issue. The Oath Keepers had the additional benefit of giving the journalists they accompanied great copy; one of the top headlines on InfoWars right now is, “MEDIA LAUNCHES NEW DEMONIZATION CAMPAIGN AS OATH KEEPERS ARRIVE IN FERGUSON”. However, the men refused comment when questioned about what brought them to St. Louis County.
The presence of members of the group – which is made up “present and previously serving army, police, and first responders” who “defend the Structure towards all enemies, overseas and home” – was permitted by native police to be current on the scene of the protests however have been instructed to not stroll by means of police strains, in response to a. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, the Oath Keepers went to Ferguson during the riots last year and were reportedly kicked off the rooftops where they had positioned themselves to help protect private businesses.
“I’m happy that we’re able to defend ourselves”, a man identifying himself as an Oath Keeper said in footage from NBC affiliate KSDK.
The Oath Keepers appear to still be active in multiple parts of the country. (The group’s name is a reference to the “oath” of service taken by members of the military and law enforcement.).
“They just showed up, walking around carrying their assault rifles”.
And the final item: “We will NOT obey any orders which infringe on the right of the people to free speech, to peaceably assemble, and to petition their government for a redress of grievances”. “It seems to be that especially when it comes to the Second Amendment there seems to be a different way that it is enforced. They saw them”, Bynes said.
“There were two blocks of police”. A police spokesperson told NBC News that he did not believe the men had been confronted by authorities or asked to leave. “It’s more about the hypocrisy”.
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St. Louis County police chief Jon Belmar said the presence of the Oath Keepers during a state of emergency was “both unnecessary and inflammatory”.
