A timeline of what happened in Delray, FL when cops invaded a group of people to make arrest:
@coryprovist live-tweeted this when it was happening. This was a summation of the events as he saw them. If you go back in his timeline you can follow what happened. The police started a hot mess and became scared and aggressive when they were out-numbered. They were lucky that they didn't start a full-scale riot with casualties. The people were restrained in their reactions which saved the situation. This is exhibit A in how not to handle a 'problem'.
@coryprovost: @daneyvilla @elektrikgypsy @newyorkyearzero
they were met with 30 very confused people. And were asked to leave the private property
@coryprovost: @daneyvilla @elektrikgypsy @newyorkyearzero
the 2 officers were being instructed by a 3rd officer (whom didnt rush onto the property)
@coryprovost: @daneyvilla @elektrikgypsy @newyorkyearzero
to leave the yard...they did not. They got into a back&forth which resulted in an angry crowd
@coryprovost: @daneyvilla @elektrikgypsy @newyorkyearzero
Police were the aggressors and the crowd reacted to that energy.
@coryprovost: @daneyvilla @elektrikgypsy @newyorkyearzero
they had full control of how the situation would go and made the choice to create hostility.
@coryprovost: @elektrikgypsy @daneyvilla @newyorkyearzero
the media coverage left out quite a bit. Except really the police version of things.
@coryprovost: @elektrikgypsy @daneyvilla @newyorkyearzero e.g.
they mention a police car was damaged...but the homeowners car was also damaged.
@coryprovost: @elektrikgypsy @daneyvilla @newyorkyearzero
police came back about 3-4 hours after everything happened to arrest him for inciting a riot
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