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13 Protesters Face 'Promotion of Anarchy' Charge After Boston Clash With Police

Prosecutors added a 'promotion of anarchy' charge based on event flyers that depicted a burning police cruiser.

Overview

  • Suffolk County prosecutors upgraded charges for all 13 defendants under a state anarchy statute after reviewing organizers’ social media promotions.
  • Seven defendants arraigned Thursday received cash bail between $5,000 and $10,000 from Judge Paul M. Treseler, while Tufts student Roder Atwood was held on $10,000 Wednesday on assault-related counts.
  • Police say 200–300 protesters moved from Boston Common to Tremont and Winter streets, blocked traffic, kicked cruisers, set off red smoke and flares, and damaged officers’ equipment.
  • Four Boston police officers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, including one with a broken nose; authorities said none of the arrestees required medical treatment.
  • The 13 defendants, whose names were released by police, face charges that include disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace, with investigations and prosecutions continuing.