Over 60 'militant anarchists' face RICO indictment over Atlanta 'Cop City' demonstrations, attacks on police

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

51% : Demonstrators began a forest occupation, often setting fire to construction equipment in the area and clashing with law enforcement attempting to clear crowds.
40% : The prosecutors said the actions of "this anarchist, anti-police and environmental activism organization," include vandalizing private property; arson; destruction of government property; attacks on utility workers, law enforcement and private citizens; and gun violence, "all while promoting virulent anarchist ideals.
34% : The group formed in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis, as "anti-government anarchists in Atlanta recognized an opportunity to rally against law enforcement," the indictment says.

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