Critics worry Kentucky riot bill will ensnare protestors and stifle free speech Share Updated: 6:09 PM EST Mar 4, 2021 Mark Vanderhoff Share Updated: 6:09 PM EST Mar 4, 2021
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Show Transcript ON THE DEBATE. MARK: THE BILL’S SPONSOR SAYS HE HAS MADE SOME SIGNIFICANT CHANGES, BUT CRITICS STILL SEE THIS AS A DIRECT ATTACK ON LOUISVILLE’S PROTESTORS SEEKING RACIAL JUSTICE. IS NOT ABOUT LAWFUL PROTEST IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, FORM, OR FASHION. MARK: AMONG MANY THINGS, SENATE BILL 211 EXPANDS WHEN POLICE CAN USE DEFENSIVE FORCE. AND IT REQUIRES SOMEONE ARRESTED DURING A RIOT TO BE HELD FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. IT’S TO PROTECT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS COMMITS TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES. IT’S TO PROTECT PROPERTY, THAT IS BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE. MARK: SOME CHANGES TO THE BILL WERE ANNOUNCED IN COMMITTEE. A PROHIBITION ON CAMPING HAS BEEN SHORTENED TO 24 HOURS AFTER A RIOT. A PROVISION WAS DELETED THAT WOULD HAVE TAKEN AWAY P
Kentucky s so-called riot bill would make it a crime to insult, taunt a police officer Updated: 1:12 PM EST Mar 5, 2021 Mark Vanderhoff Share Updated: 1:12 PM EST Mar 5, 2021
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Show Transcript ON THE DEBATE. MARK: THE BILL’S SPONSOR SAYS HE HAS MADE SOME SIGNIFICANT CHANGES, BUT CRITICS STILL SEE THIS AS A DIRECT ATTACK ON LOUISVILLE’S PROTESTORS SEEKING RACIAL JUSTICE. IS NOT ABOUT LAWFUL PROTEST IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, FORM, OR FASHION. MARK: AMONG MANY THINGS, SENATE BILL 211 EXPANDS WHEN POLICE CAN USE DEFENSIVE FORCE. AND IT REQUIRES SOMEONE ARRESTED DURING A RIOT TO BE HELD FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. IT’S TO PROTECT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS COMMITS TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES. IT’S TO PROTECT PROPERTY, THAT IS BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE. MARK: SOME CHANGES TO THE BILL WERE ANNOUNCED IN COMMITTEE. A PROHIBITION ON CAMPING HAS BEEN SHORTENED TO 24 HOURS AFTER A RIOT. A PROVISION WAS DELETED THAT WOULD HAVE TAKEN AWAY PUBLI