Protester – Latest News https://latestnews.top Sun, 10 Sep 2023 08:17:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://latestnews.top/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-licon-32x32.png Protester – Latest News https://latestnews.top 32 32 Furious motorist throws eco protester to the side of the road, punches and kicks another https://latestnews.top/furious-motorist-throws-eco-protester-to-the-side-of-the-road-punches-and-kicks-another/ https://latestnews.top/furious-motorist-throws-eco-protester-to-the-side-of-the-road-punches-and-kicks-another/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 08:17:23 +0000 https://latestnews.top/2023/09/10/furious-motorist-throws-eco-protester-to-the-side-of-the-road-punches-and-kicks-another/ Furious motorist throws eco protester to the side of the road, punches and kicks another before slapping a third as their group stages sit-down protest on German highway Shocking video captured the moment an enraged man leapt into the B36 road He slapped, punched and kicked protesters before dragging them away By David Averre Published: […]]]>


Furious motorist throws eco protester to the side of the road, punches and kicks another before slapping a third as their group stages sit-down protest on German highway

  • Shocking video captured the moment an enraged man leapt into the B36 road
  • He slapped, punched and kicked protesters before dragging them away

By David Averre

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This is the moment a fed up motorist resorted to violence to break up a street-blocking eco-protest in Germany.

Shocking video shows the enraged man leaping into the B36 highway near the Victoria Tower in Mannheim and began punching and kicking a series of activists from Last Generation – a German climate protection movement. 

Police have now arrested the 29-year-old suspect, according to German newspaper Bild.de.  

The assailant, wearing a white vest and grey jogging bottoms, was one of several angered motorists who confronted the eco-zealots who had donned orange uniforms and sat on the tarmac, backing up three lanes of cars.

When the demonstrators remained seated and refused to move he snapped, lashing out with fists and feet of fury and dragging them away.

Mannheim Police found out about the attack the following day and arrested the suspect in Ludwigsburg, where he was taken for interrogation.  

The infuriated motorist grabs the protester's hair before hitting him in the face

The infuriated motorist grabs the protester’s hair before hitting him in the face

The man is seen yanking the protester out of the road as other annoyed motorists look on

The man is seen yanking the protester out of the road as other annoyed motorists look on

He returns to kick and slap another member of the group

He returns to kick and slap another member of the group

He is now facing charges of assault, according to Bild.de.  

But Aimée van Baalen, the group’s spokeswoman, remains steadfast in their commitment to continue similar protests despite the controversy. 

She maintains that Last Generation will not be deterred by opposition and is resolute in its mission to bring attention to climate change.

‘The federal government ignored our protest for so long that scenes like yesterday in Mannheim have now occurred – this saddens and shocks us,’ she said, blaming the authorities for the continuation of the protests. 

It comes just days after a disgruntled police officer poured vegetable oil over the head of one protester who blocked a bridge.

An image shared by German outlet Rheinpfalz showed the police officer holding a huge canister of oil and tipping it down the neck of the orange-clad protester on the Konrad Adenauer Bridge between Mannheim and Ludwigshafen on Saturday.

Mannheim police confirmed to German media they were investigating the matter but refused to offer a comment on the actions of the officer. 

Last Generation has earned a reputation for its road-based protests which often see demonstrators glue themselves to the asphalt in actions similar to those of Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil in the UK.

The group staged 276 road blockages in Germany alone throughout 2022. 

The latest incidents in Mannheim come weeks after one Last Generation protester was hit by a lorry of a low-carbon energy company. 

In July, three protesters were dragged out of the way by a furious lorry driver working for low-carbon energy company Air Liquide – only to rush back in front of the lorry before one of them was knocked flying.  

Air Liquide is the Paris Olympics‘ official hydrogen supporter and works to innovate ‘the development of low-carbon hydrogen and biomethane for the energy transition’. 

The driver is pictured trying to drag the protestor sitting in the road out from under the lorry

The driver is pictured trying to drag the protestor sitting in the road out from under the lorry

The lorry ploughed through the protestors, knocking one back before the driver stopped

The lorry ploughed through the protestors, knocking one back before the driver stopped

The footage showed the driver pushing one of the protestors after they obstructed the road

The footage showed the driver pushing one of the protestors after they obstructed the road

The driver of the lorry at first jumps out to push and drag the activists out of his way.

When they sit back in position, he slowly starts driving forward – and then shunts the activist closest to the pavement. The force is enough to send the young man flying back and bystanders come to his aid.

The lorry driver is seen throwing his hands up in frustration and stops the lorry before leaping out of the cab again to pull the protesters aside. 

Air Liquide provided the following statement to MailOnline: ‘On July 12, Air Liquide was made aware of an altercation in Stralsund, Germany, between a third-party contract driver of Air Liquide Medical Gases and local protesters. 

‘Images display unacceptable behaviour from the driver that is not aligned with Air Liquide’s values in any way. 

‘The third-party contractor has been notified that Air Liquide will no longer accept the services of this individual.’



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The man who was arrested for attempting to charge Donald Trump‘s motorcade in Miami is now in Washington, D.C. to protest outside the courthouse where the ex-President is expected to be arraigned on Thursday afternoon.

Domenic Santana, 61, showed up in the nation’s capital this week wearing a white and black striped prisoner outfit with a posterboard of a photoshopped mugshot of a bald Trump in an orange prison jumpsuit.

‘You do the crime you pay the time. Your time is up,’ the poster reads.

The other side is an orange background with black block letters reading: ‘Lock Him Up.’

Trump is expected to be arraigned at the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse after Special Counsel Jack Smith announced a grand jury’s four charges against the ex-President related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.

Domenic Santana traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to protest outside the courthouse where Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned later Thursday. The passionate demonstrator held up a sign with a photoshopped mug shot of a bald Trump in an orange prison jumpsuit

Domenic Santana traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to protest outside the courthouse where Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned later Thursday. The passionate demonstrator held up a sign with a photoshopped mug shot of a bald Trump in an orange prison jumpsuit

Santana was arrested in Miami in June (pictured) after jumping in front of Trump's motorcade as he left his second indictment for mishandling classified documents

Santana was arrested in Miami in June (pictured) after jumping in front of Trump’s motorcade as he left his second indictment for mishandling classified documents

Santana was arrested earlier this year for running in front of Trump’s motorcade as he left court from his second indictment for mishandling classified documents.

Video of the incident this summer shows Santana standing in front of Trump’s motorcade in his striped outfit and holding up his protest sign before being tackled out of the street by law enforcement and what appeared to be a suited member of the ex-President’s Secret Service detail.

Ironically, Santana had his mugshot taken when arrested in Miami while wearing his black-and-white striped prison costume

Ironically, Santana had his mugshot taken when arrested in Miami while wearing his black-and-white striped prison costume

He stepped out of a Miami jail in June holding his pinstripe prison costume, smiling, saying he didn’t regret what he did and claiming it was ‘important’ that Trump saw his sign.

He stepped out of a Miami jail in June holding his pinstripe prison costume and said he didn’t regret what he did.

‘They had to do their job. They didn’t know if I was armed. The police did a great job,’ Santana said. ‘Yeah, it was worth it – look, look, I’m getting the message out – he shoulda been locked up a long time ago.’

Trump is summoned to appear for his third incident in court on Thursday afternoon – but it’s still not clear if the ex-President will show up in D.C.

Special Counsel Smith announced the four new charges on Tuesday following an investigation into Trump’s involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot and the efforts to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election.

A grand jury voted to indict Trump on conspiracy to defraud the U.S., conspiracy against citizens’ rights, obstruction and attempted obstruction of an official proceeding and witness tampering.

Law enforcement erected barriers around the courthouse on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night in preparation for Trump’s appearance.

Santana stands outside the courthouse on Wednesday holding up a photoshopped image of Trump with the words: 'You do the crime you pay the time. Your time is up'

Santana stands outside the courthouse on Wednesday holding up a photoshopped image of Trump with the words: ‘You do the crime you pay the time. Your time is up’

Law enforcement erected barriers around the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday in preparation for Donald Trump's arraignment on Thursday afternoon

Law enforcement erected barriers around the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday in preparation for Donald Trump’s arraignment on Thursday afternoon

Trump's schedule for the day has remained fluid and it's still unclear if he will appear in-person for the arraignment or potentially hold a post-arraignment press conference. If he does show, the ex-President will be booked and processed by U.S. Marshals and fingerprinted

Trump’s schedule for the day has remained fluid and it’s still unclear if he will appear in-person for the arraignment or potentially hold a post-arraignment press conference. If he does show, the ex-President will be booked and processed by U.S. Marshals and fingerprinted 

If he does appear, Trump is likely to plead not guilty to all four felony charges. His schedule for the day remains fluid, while his team didn’t rule out the possibility of a press conference following the arraignment on Thursday.

Trump is expected to be met with a barrage of camera, supporters and even protesters as he is booked and processed by the U.S. Marshals Service. He will be fingerprinted but no mugshot will be taken.

The arraignment is being overseen by Biden-appointed Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya – a different judge will handle the criminal trial.

Trump’s top 2024 competitor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said after news broke of the indictment that Americans should have the legal ability to move their cases out of D.C.’s jurisdiction because ‘swamp mentality’ could affect jurors.

The ex-President agrees, posting to his Truth Social on Tuesday night that it’s ‘impossible’ that he will be given a fair trial in D.C.

‘The latest Fake ‘case’ brought by Crooked Joe Biden & Deranged Jack Smith will hopefully be moved to an impartial Venue, such as the politically unbiased nearby State of West Virginia!’ he wrote on his social media platform. ‘IMPOSSIBLE to get a fair trial in Washington, D.C., which is over 95% anti-Trump, & for which I have called for a Federal TAKEOVER in order to bring our Capital back to Greatness.’

He added: ‘It is now a high crime embarrassment to our Nation and, indeed, the World. This Indictment is all about Election Interference!!!’

U.S. Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department, Park Police, Marshals Service and the Federal Protective Service are all on high-alert for the indictment and prepared for the arraignment for the last few weeks.

‘We’re prepared for tomorrow,’ U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger told reporters Wednesday.

Trump says it's 'impossible' for him to have a 'fair trial in Washington, D.C.' because the nation's capital is 'over 95% anti-Trump' – he urged that he case be moved to 'politicall unbiased nearby state of West Virginia'

Trump says it’s ‘impossible’ for him to have a ‘fair trial in Washington, D.C.’ because the nation’s capital is ‘over 95% anti-Trump’ – he urged that he case be moved to ‘politicall unbiased nearby state of West Virginia’

City workers put up bike racks and other barriers around the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse on Tuesday and Wednesday

City workers put up bike racks and other barriers around the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse on Tuesday and Wednesday

U.S. Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department, Park Police, Marshals Service and the Federal Protective Service are all on high-alert for the indictment

U.S. Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department, Park Police, Marshals Service and the Federal Protective Service are all on high-alert for the indictment

Also on Wednesday there was a false report of an active shooter on Capitol Hill, leading Senate buildings to shelter in place during the scare.

The different law enforcement agencies held several calls Wednesday to review plans for the day.

The indictments and growing legal woes facing Trump are only bolstering his support among Republican voters.

In March, before his first indictment, Trump was earning 43 percent of the GOP primary vote, according to a RealClearPolitics average. A day after he was charged in the case involving hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels, his support jumped to 50 percent in the same tracking.

A few months later in early June, Trump was indicted for a second time on 37 charges related to mishandling classified documents he was privy to while President. His polling average jumped again to 55 percent.

Polling on RealClearPolitics only tracks until Monday, August 1 – a day before the third and latest indictment – but it still shows Trump far in the lead against his 14 GOP challengers.

Media started setting up outside the courthouse on Constitution Ave. Wednesday

Media started setting up outside the courthouse on Constitution Ave. Wednesday



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