NEW: FBI Investigating Last Week’s Violent Riots in Providence - Asks Public for Photos and Videos
Monday, June 08, 2020
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking the public for photos and videos of the violent riots last week, which started late Monday night and went into early Tuesday morning.
FBI Boston Tweeted on Monday:
"Were you in downtown Providence, RI, Monday, June 1, 2020, during the demonstration that turned violent? If you have photos or videos of individuals engaged in criminal behavior that could help law enforcement, please submit them here.
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The majority of the violent and destructive activity occurred after midnight in the early hours of Tuesday, June 6.
FBI Looking to "Identify Actors Instigating Violence"
The agency writes:
"The FBI respects the rights of individuals to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights. Our mission of protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution is dual and simultaneous, not contradictory.
Accordingly, we are committed to apprehending and charging violent instigators who are exploiting legitimate, peaceful protests and engaging in violations of federal law. The continued violence, potential threat to life, and destruction of property across the United States interferes with the rights and safety of First Amendment-protected peaceful demonstrators, as well as all other citizens.
To help us identify actors who are actively instigating violence in the wake of Mr. George Floyd’s death, the FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting violent encounters surrounding the civil unrest that is happening throughout the country.
If you witness or have witnessed unlawful violent actions, we urge you to submit any information, photos, or videos that could be relevant to the case at fbi.gov/violence."
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