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Epoch Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
FBI Probing Allegations of ‘Targeted Violence' Against Religious Groups in Seattle: Official
The FBI is investigating after officials said a religious event in Seattle was disrupted by violence, a top FBI official said on May 27. 'We have asked our team to fully investigate allegations of targeted violence against religious groups at the Seattle concert,' Dan Bongino, the FBI's deputy director, The office of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell did not respond to a request for comment by publication time. Organizers said the May 24 event was held at Cal Anderson Park in support of 'the sanctity of human life, the sacrality of biological gender, the importance of the nuclear family, and the right to freedom of speech and religion.' They said the movement organizing the event stands against indoctrination of children 'by a liberal, political, and sexual agenda that seeks to destroy their God-given identities.' Counterprotesters, including the Freedom Socialist Party, Related Stories 2/6/2025 5/7/2025 Clashes at the event resulted in 23 arrests, the Seattle Police Department The White House Faith Office 'We affirm the fundamental rights to free speech and religious freedom for all Americans, as protected by federal law. Public officials must protect the inalienable rights of all citizens, regardless of their faith or religious beliefs. We urge the City of Seattle to uphold these rights at all faith-based events, safeguarding the ability of people of faith to gather and express their beliefs without fear of harassment or violence,' the office said. After the event, Harrell, a Democrat, He said that anarchists infiltrated counterprotesters and 'inspired violence,' which led to officers making arrests and asking organizers to end the event early. The request was accepted. Organizers said in a statement to news outlets that 'under Mayor Harrell's leadership, the city of Seattle has continued its spiral into lawlessness and dysfunction while the First Amendment rights of citizens to peacefully assemble has been disregarded.' The Seattle mayor's office later Russell Johnson, the lead pastor at Pursuit NW,
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Seattle police make arrests at counterprotest to 'Mayday USA' event in Capitol Hill
The Brief Counterprotesters gathered on Capitol Hill on Saturday against a Mayday USA event. Initial altercations with police led to several arrests. Community groups stayed at Cal Anderson Park to demonstrate against what they describe as an anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ+ and far-right organization coming to town on Saturday. SEATTLE - A counterprotest to "Mayday USA" kicked off at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Altercations between police, event organizers, attendees and counterprotesters has led to several arrests. Big picture view Community organizations and activists are taking to the park to counter Mayday USA's event, which they call a "well-funded anti-trans, anti-queer event that is led by far-right Christian activists." Seattle police have made several arrests at the Mayday USA event as of Saturday afternoon. Counterprotestors are showing up under the theme of "Keep Your Bibles Off Our Bodies." Local perspective One of the prominent supporters of Mayday USA is former Spokane Valley state representative Matt Shea, of the "On Fire Ministries," according to the Radical Women Seattle. Mayday USA organizers have set up a tour of five cities in the country, with Saturday's event being held in what is considered the heart of the LGBTQ+ community in Seattle on Capitol Hill. Organizers of the counterprotest say they will bring signs and banners to the picket line to demonstrate the following action items listed in a press release ahead of the Mayday USA event: Stop the War on Trans & Queer Folk Empower Youth to Speak, Define & Defend Themselves Defend Bodily Autonomy & Abortion Rights Stand Against the Racist Christian Identity Movement Defeat Trump, Musk, & Project 2025 What they're saying "We are encouraging everyone to come out and show their solidarity," said Freedom Socialist Party leader Doreen McGrath, whose organization is endorsing the picket. "Attacks of this kind need to be met with protest every time." Other endorsers include Organized Workers for Labor Solidarity, Puget Sound Mobilization for Reproductive Justice, and Radical Women. The Source Information for this story came from the Radical Women Seattle organization. Luxury Seattle hotel sues 'nuisance' building next door Firefighters in western WA train for possibility of 'above average' wildfire season Shawn Kemp lawyers claim bias in Tacoma Mall shooting case as trial nears Federal judge blocks Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education 'Where is Teekah?': Mother speaks out after Tacoma, WA cold case Activist marks 2 weeks in tree to protest logging near Port Angeles Driver arrested after deadly crash in Kent, WA To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
