Hundreds of Occupy Wall Street protesters are in court this week to face charges stemming from an October rally at the Brooklyn Bridge that resulted in more than 700 arrests.
Despite being offered plea deals to have the charges dismissed if they stay out of trouble for six months, more than 40% of the protesters that faced a judge Wednesday rejected the offer, pleading not guilty and demanding officials prove they broke the law. ….
October 1, 2011
Occupy Wall Street - We March from Zucotti Park over the Brooklyn Bridge. Over 2000 people act united peacefully.
In conjunction with Yes Magazine, Berrett-Koehler Publishers has published, This Changes Everything: Occupy Wall Street and the 99% Movement, a book about the OWS movement that will include my photos.
This Changes Everything: Occupy Wall Street and the 99% Movement, check it out on shelves starting next week. Proceeds go to further fund OWS!
Stand up for yourself and others will follow.
Occupy Wall Street October 1, 2011
We all marched in solidarity against corporatocracy, war, the Federal reserve, congress, GMO foods, pollution, greed… and so many, many other reasons to get up off your ass and occupy everything. Let your voice be heard.
BBC NEWS Coverage
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A close up photo of the 13 year old ”Invader Zim Girl” arrested yesterday during the #OccupyWallStreet protest on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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A close up photo of the 13 year old ”Invader Zim Girl” arrested yesterday during the #OccupyWallStreet protest on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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i was one of the 700 people arrested on the brooklyn bridge.
we were charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing traffic....
