“They are sending in the riot police and basically creating a riot in an otherwise peaceful demonstration. So this is just shameful,” said Jill Stein.
ST. LOUIS — Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein was one of roughly 80 people arrested Saturday night on Washington University St. Louis’ campus. The protest comes after students were arrested and suspended last weekend during a sit-in protest at a university event for potential students.
Around 10 p.m. hundreds of demonstrators moved from the WashU campus to the St. Louis County jail in Clayton where dozens of protestors were detained, including Stein. 5 On Your Side was there overnight and counted roughly 200 people waiting outside showing their support for those arrested.
Stein spent six hours in police custody. She was booked in the jail at 7:26 pm and released at 1:30 am. Stein spoke with 5 On Your Side minutes after her release, saying she is facing charges …
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