Protesters Tased, Arrested at Greene Town Hall
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Protesters disrupted a Georgia town hall held by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, leading to arrests and the use of stun guns. Three individuals were arrested for charges including battery and obstruction, with two also tased after resisting arrest. Police preemptively planned for potential disruptions based on online posts. The incident is one of several recent contentious town hall meetings involving both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, prompting some Republicans to cancel or switch to virtual events due to escalating confrontations with constituents.
Protesters disrupted a Georgia town hall held by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, leading to arrests and the use of stun guns. Three individuals were arrested for charges including battery and obstruction, with two also tased after resisting arrest. Police preemptively planned for potential disruptions based on online posts. The incident is one of several recent contentious town hall meetings involving both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, prompting some Republicans to cancel or switch to virtual events due to escalating confrontations with constituents.
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