{"id":240851,"date":"2021-08-16T06:59:24","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T06:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetruthseeker.co.uk\/?p=240851"},"modified":"2021-08-17T06:54:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T06:54:20","slug":"la-man-stabbed-when-anti-vaccine-protesters-collide-with-suspected-antifa-activists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetruthseeker.co.uk\/?p=240851","title":{"rendered":"LA man stabbed when anti-vaccine protesters collide with suspected Antifa activists"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patrick Reilly \u2013 New York Post Aug 15, 2021<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A man was stabbed at a rally against mandatory vaccinations in Los Angeles Saturday after violent clashes broke out between demonstrators and counter-protestors, cops and local reports said.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of people gathered on the south lawn of LA\u2019s City Hall around 2 p.m. for a \u201cchoose freedom march\u201d that organizers said was a protest against \u201cmedical tyranny, mandatory vaccinations and vaccine passports,\u201d KNBC reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The protesters carried American flags, pro-Trump memorabilia and signs calling for \u201cmedical freedom,\u201d The Los Angeles Times reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About half an hour later,\u00a0a fight broke out with counter-protest group \u201cNo Safe Space for Fascists\u201d that organizers said responded to \u201cviolent anti-vaxxers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The LAPD said that one man was hospitalized with a stab wound. No arrests were made, but police said the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n

A reporter on scene for KPCC radio was also attacked by anti-mask protesters. He was seen walking out of the park near City Hall being screamed at and kicked, the LA Times reported.<\/p>\n

Videos on social media showed the protesters<\/a> and counter-protesters exchanging blows and pepper spray.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnmask them! Unmask them all!\u201d One man can be heard yelling in the fighting<\/a>, while another man passes by covered in blood from the skirmish.<\/p>\n

The crowd cheers \u201cUSA\u201d as the police move in.<\/p>\n

More videos showed taunting and skirmishes<\/a> between the groups.<\/p>\n

Video from Los Angeles videographer Sean Carmichael appears to show one person being treated by responders.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Police Department said it is \u201ccontinuing to monitor the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The protest appeared to be in response to LA Public Schools Superintendent Megan Reilly\u2019s Friday announcement that all district employees would be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 15.<\/p>\n

Previously, weekly testing had been mandated for all students and staff regardless of vaccination status. The testing requirement will remain in effect, according to ABC 7<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The LA City Council also voted earlier this week to have the city\u2019s attorney draft an ordinance requiring vaccination proof for public indoor spaces, including restaurants, bars, gyms, theatres and businesses, according to ABC 7.<\/p>\n

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a statewide requirement<\/a> for all teachers and school employees in the state to show proof of vaccination or submit to weekly testing.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAnti-vaxx\u201d \/ Proud Boys rally in Los Angeles off to a great start. pic.twitter.com\/mMAQxfwfxw<\/a><\/p>\n

— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) August 14, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n