The initial crowds outside Sgt. Johnathan Pentland's home in Columbia, SC, have been joined by Black Lives Matter protestors after he assaulted a black man.
Johnathan Eugene Pentland
The people that came to protest outside of Pentland s home were from across the state, making the trek from as far away as Greenville and Charleston.
Jasmine James lives in the neighborhood. I came out today as I wanted to make my voice heard, so people know this is not OK. We are simply trying to exist and be a part of America like everyone else.
James and her mother, Michele James, were among the many people standing in front of where the incident happened calling for justice. We can no longer stand by and let it happen. She went on to say she s fighting for her family. I have a son, myself. He s older, but that could ve been my child.
Jonathan Pentland s Family Moved for Their Safety After Protesters Attack Home
On 4/15/21 at 4:32 AM EDT
The family of a South Carolina Army drill sergeant, who is under investigation after allegedly assaulting a Black man, has been moved from their home for their safety, according to police.
The family of Johnathan Pentland, 42, were taken from their home in Summit, near Columbia, after protestors gathered outside on Wednesday.
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In a tweet posted on Wednesday night, the Richland County Sheriff s Department (RCSD) confirmed the family had been moved away from the property and claimed the home had been damaged.
It read: The protests at the Pentland home have become violent. The family was removed after it was vandalized. They were moved to another location and the neighborhood is being closed off except to residents. Please stay out of the area.