The same is true of the BLM-related violence. she branded US elections a "corruption" and a "sham" as she falsely claimed "Donald Trump beat Joe Biden. If you were watching the news as closely as I was, however, you'll recall that one of the first buildings to be looted (and then partially burned) was a Target in Minneapolis. I'm sure it was for good reason. "Direct quotes when BLM was BURNING down cities and killing people in the streets! Yes, the first day that they started the first riot that this happened they burned down a police precinct. What happened at the Capitol Building is rioting and Looting because a person didn’t get his way and couldn’t overturn a loss. Recent protests near the Country Club Plaza led to no shortage of talk on social media about who, exactly, was behind violence such as the burning of a Kansas City police car. Above: a protester is silhouetted against flames from a burning building With a collection of photographs, I began telling the stories of the community in ways that portrayed its cry for change. Aiden Fucci charged with 2nd-degree murder over killing of Tristyn Bailey, 13, Shock pics from Lil Reese shooting show rapper's bullet-riddled car, My son's 18th birthday turned into tragedy when he died from Byron Burgers meal, Joe Biden 'has a short fuse' and 'cuts off staff' during tense conversations, © 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP. So is storming and breaking into government property. ", Read our US Politics live blog for the latest news as the US Capitol building is put into lockdown. One image showed demonstrators kicking a vehicle. Atlanta: ‘A Very Sad Day for Us’ Atlanta has a strong legacy in the civil rights movement as the one … Many BLM protesters were responding to the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed Black man who was seen on video gasping for breath as a Minneapolis police … News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. ", Tyson Fury admits he's in 'bad books' with wife after pics of women oiling him, Kate reveals Charlotte’s favourite snack & it’s VERY fancy for a six-year-old, Parents' heartbreaking tribute to boy, 2, killed in explosion, Ex-EastEnder Samantha Womack finds love with Corrie's Oliver Farnworth, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The building, which houses county government operation, also had its doors smashed and fires were set alight outside of the building, according to officials. The original protest, intended as a demonstration against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, escalated when agitators began smashing a federal courthouse and burning American … Rioters hit buildings well beyond Minneapolis and St. Paul, with damage reported as far north as Blaine and as far south as Apple Valley. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Vehicles on fire during a riot in Washington, D.C. on May 30 4. While the protests have been mostly peaceful, violence has broken out on several occasions, typically after dark. New Study Shows Hundreds of BLM 'Protests' Turned Violent For months Democrats and their allies in the media have claimed Black Lives Matter protests … Meanwhile, clusters of … To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Those in the movement "believe in active, aggressive opposition to far right-wing movements," according to the ADL. Fox News tweets a photo of a burning building, set afire by rioters in Minneapolis. The claim: Images show police presence during Black Lives Matter demonstrations compared to Capitol riot. 1. In this 28 May 2020 file photo, a protester gestures in front of the burning 3rd precinct building of the Minneapolis police department in Minneapolis. The Capitol riot was VERY BAD, and everyone condemns it. Burning buildings amid riots in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 29 2. "Here’s the difference, BLM protesting the killings of unarmed people that look like them. "This is a horrible way to try to use BLM to overshadow the horrific what happened today. Riot declared after protesters set fire inside Multnomah Building After breaking the window of a first-floor office, some members of the crowd sprayed lighter … Antifa, short for "anti-fascist," is a movement that opposes racism, white supremacy, and far-right movements, according to the Anti-Defamation League. The demonstrators marched to the Multnomah Building on Tuesday night as authorities declared the assembly unlawful. One user said: "Except one was protesting their right to live and not be killed due to the color of their skin and the others are mad simply cause the election didnt (sic) go their way. "These images capture the horrific scene that took place outside of the Capitol building today," Owens tweeted as she shared pictures. 2. There has been no evidence to suggest Antifa were part of the riots at the Capitol on Wednesday. The demonstrators marched to the Multnomah Building on Tuesday night as authorities declared the assembly unlawful. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13679756/candace-owens-blm-antifa-capitol-riots The 1992 riots, which followed the acquittal of four police officers in the beating of Rodney King, cost $1.4 billion in 2020 dollars, according to … The same is true of last summer’s violence. Cops then cleared the area and asked the crowds to disperse. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Candace Owens shared pictures of fiery Black Lives Matter demonstrations over the summer, Protesters set fire to a shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota amid demonstrations following the death of George Floyd, Demonstrators raise their fists after clashes with police in Seattle, Washington, on June 8, 2020, A business burns after it's set on fire in Minneapolis on May 29, 2020, Black Lives Matter demonstrators march through Times Square on August 24, 2020 following the shooting of Jacob Blake, An NYPD car is seen aflame on May 30, 2020 during demonstrations following the death of George Floyd, Demonstrators draw a peace sign in front of a fire in Portland, Oregon, on July 28, 2020, Police deploy tear gas on July 23, 2020 in Portland, Candace Owens accuses Facebook and Twitter of 'intervening' in election by 'suppressing and censoring Hunter Biden story', police have made at least 52 arrests in the riots at the US Capitol that left four dead. Owens' tweet with the pictures came hours after she first tweeted an unbacked "hunch" that Antifa were "in the mix.". So far, police have made at least 52 arrests in the riots at the US Capitol that left four dead. Shocking pictures and video show large infernos burning out … Portland has seen daily protests for nearly three months since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May. There are still riots going on in Portland. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. MINNEAPOLIS has been left burning as a number of fires took hold during rioting which erupted over the death of George Floyd. 'Peaceful protests' the media called it," user Kyle Rubenstein wrote. These are actually from the BLM 'protests' over the summer.". Owens' conspiracy tweet was met with backlash, as she was slammed for "fanning the fire. When lawmakers met on Jan. 6 to … A man from St. Paul was sentenced to 36 months in prison and ordered to pay $12 million in restitution after burning down Minneapolis police department’s 3rd precinct during Black Lives Matter riots after George Floyd’s killing. "My hope is that all violent agitators are arrested and their names are revealed publicly," Owens wrote. 1. But, dismissing 2020's riots as "just burning small businesses" and "totally different" is dishonest. George Floyd had just died, and Americans across the US sat in front of their TVs to watch BLM and Antifa burn the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the ground. Hunter, a Texas resident, has been charged with one count of interstate travel to incite a riot. An MSNBC journalist was mocked for downplaying the violent Minnesota protests while reporting live in front of a burning building. ", Owens also slammed "racist Democrats" as she accused them of "using Black Lives Matter" to segregate and "destroy lives. Matt Gaetz, a rep from Florida, also pushed the conspiracy. Photograph: Julio Cortez/AP Lois … View our online Press Pack. Owens' tweet was quickly shut down by some, who accused her of "fanning the fire" or "comparing apples to oranges.". Rioters burned down an active precinct with cops initially in it, set up a literal city-state, and killed 34 … When there was a hole in the windows, flaming materials appeared to be tossed into the building leading to the office setting alight. Comparatively, during Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the summer, on one single night, 430 arrests alone were made, according to CNN. CANDACE Owens shared pictures of fiery Black Lives Matter riots and baselessly claimed Antifa were part of the mob who stormed Capitol on Wednesday. "[There is] some pretty compelling evidence from a facial recognition company showing that some of the people who breached the Capitol today were not Trump supporters, but were masquerading as Trump supporters, and in fact were members of the violent terrorist group Antifa," he said. Earlier this week, she branded US elections a "corruption" and a "sham" as she falsely claimed "Donald Trump beat Joe Biden. "I respect you so much but PLEASE stop fanning the fire," one user wrote. Owens, founder of "Blexit," which seeks to have black voters "exit from the Democratic Party," as she told Fox News in 2018 – has been known to make bizarre claims. Rioting is a bad way to protest. SHOCKING footage has shown Portland Black Lives Matter protesters set an office building on fire and throw rocks during a "riot.". He was captured on video shooting 13 rounds at the police building while people were inside on the night of May 28, according to the complaint, which also said he helped set the building ablaze. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. As hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol, breaking windows and wreaking havoc, politicians and activists were … “@PortlandPolice has declared the gathering near the Multnomah Building a riot after individuals vandalized, repeatedly smashed first floor windows … I'm pretty sure breaking in the capital in general is a lot worse than just burning a building down. This is not ok Candace," another user wrote. A man on a bike rides past a city truck on fire outside the Kenosha County Courthouse during riots following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha, Wis., August 23, 2020. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. so breaking some windows of a federal government building is worse than lighting someone's business on fire. "@PortlandPolice has declared the gathering near the Multnomah Building a riot after individuals vandalized, repeatedly smashed first floor windows with rocks and threw burning material into an office," the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office tweeted. "Call it a hunch, but my guess is there are still ANTIFA thugs in the mix," she added. Although some events escalated at Black Lives Matter protests, demonstrations were largely peaceful. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. FILE – In this early Friday, May 29, 2020 file photo, a protester carries a U.S. flag upside, a sign of distress, next to a burning building in Minneapolis. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Police and protesters stand off in Seattle on May 30 3. His post has over 600 shares. 3 The office was set alight Credit: Jarridhubtv via Storyful ", Owens also slammed "racist Democrats" as she accused them of "using Black Lives Matter", Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "Oh wait—my mistake. This is a very bad comparison, lol, do better.". You are comparing apples to oranges," another user wrote. Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, a rep from Florida, also pushed the conspiracy. Despite the media’s deliberate attempts at deception, those of us in the real world who have watched the near-constant stream of video footage shared on social media know that the correct word to describe the scenes at these supposedly “peaceful protests” is, in fact, riots. 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