New Port Richey drops noise fines against Black Lives Matter protesters
At least five Pasco County protesters faced more than $4,700. This week the city dropped all charges and fines.
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Black Lives Matter Pasco activist Christina Boneta poses for a portrait with her megaphone on November 21, 2020 Hudson. Boneta has received $2500 in fines for using her megaphone during protests. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
Published Jan. 15
NEW PORT RICHEY â The city has dropped the charges and fines levied against at least five Black Lives Matter activists who were cited by New Port Richey police officers for violating the cityâs noise ordinance while they took part in protests against racism and police brutality this summer.