Orlando Police Probe Use of Force at Pro-Palestine Rally

Officer's shoving of protester at peaceful rally sparks investigation and raises questions about police conduct.

The Orlando Police Department is investigating an officer's use of force after a pro-Palestine protester was shoved into a tree during a rally at Lake Eola Park.
The incident occurred during a confrontation between demonstrators and a woman with opposing views, leading to the arrest of eight protesters on various charges.
Body-worn camera footage shows the officer shoving the protester, identified as Lamia Moukaddam, without apparent warning, which contradicts the police's initial account of the event.
Central Florida Queers for Palestine, the group that organized the rally, claims the police were collaborating with the agitator and have called for accountability.
The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations has condemned the officer's actions and demanded criminal charges, emphasizing the need to protect free speech and peaceful assembly.