By declaring the game an Extraordinary Event, the city can “modify its permitting process for activities such as parades and specifies particular items that are prohibited from being brought into certain boundaries of the event”.
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Cameron Artis-Payne is expected to start at running back for the Carolina Panthers against the Minnesota Vikings because Jonathan Stewart is sidelined with a hamstring injury. As kickoff neared, protesters gathered behind a line of officers and all dropped to one knee when the national anthem began to play inside the stadium.
Sunday’s Panthers game against the Minnesota Vikings has been declared an Extraordinary Event by the Interim City Manager of Charlotte.
There have been protests every day since Keith Lamont Scott was shot by Charlotte police on Tuesday.
As Sunday’s protest in Charlotte went on, fans heading for the stadium strolled by, many appearing to ignore the demonstrators.
” … I’m in a position now where it’s like, if I say something, it’s going to be critiqued”.
The protests have since continued but have been largely peaceful, including on Saturday after video of Scott’s shooting was released by police.
The quote said in all capital letters: “INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A THREAT TO INJUSTICE EVERYWHERE”. “It doesn’t matter. It’s embarrassing for things to just keep happening”, Newton said. I’m a firm believer of justice.
There are rumors that protesters will march to Bank of America Stadium, according to ESPN.
Minnesota Vikings’ Sam Bradford (8) is congratulated by Jeremiah Sirles (78) after touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who said this week he’s in a “lose-lose” situation if he addresses topics of racial politics, made a statement with his attire on Sunday.
