It s been a year since George Floyd s murder. What s changed in Salem?
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It has been one year since the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, one year since an 8 minute and 46 second video of the encounter sparked international protests and a call, once again, for racial justice.
In Salem, those who have long sought equal treatment for people of color saw a spike in interest in achieving those changes. They participated in and sometimes insisted on conversations and action within city councils, school boards, police departments and the state Legislature.
One year removed from Floyd s death, the Statesman Journal looks back on how the fight for racial equity and justice has developed, and what the road ahead may yet hold.
Salem Capitol protester arrested on attempted assault charge Follow Us
Question of the Day By - Associated Press - Friday, January 22, 2021
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - A man wanted for his alleged role in an attack on officers at the Oregon State Capitol in December has been arrested.
The Salem Police Department said in a news release that Richard Braatz of Eugene was arrested Thursday in Salem while participating in a rally to protest the presidential election results.
Braatz was lodged at the Marion County Correctional Facility on charges of second-degree attempted assault and riot in connection with a special legislative session on Dec. 21.
Eugene man arrested 1 month after protest at Oregon Capitol, police say
Updated Jan 22, 2021;
Posted Jan 22, 2021
Several dozen demonstrators gathered outside the Capitol during a special legislative session on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. The protest against COVID-19 restrictions was promoted by the Vancouver, Washington-based right-wing group Patriot Prayer.The Oregonian
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SALEM A man wanted for his alleged role in an attack on officers at the Oregon State Capitol in December has been arrested.
The Salem Police Department said Richard Braatz of Eugene was arrested Thursday in Salem while participating in a rally to protest the presidential election results.
Braatz was lodged at the Marion County Correctional Facility on charges of second-degree attempted assault and riot in connection with a special legislative session on Dec. 21.
Salem, state police prepare for upcoming protests on Biden s Inauguration Day Virginia Barreda, Salem Statesman Journal
As Oregon leaders prepare for possible disruption leading up to the presidential inauguration, Salem police Chief Trevor Womack said the department stands neutral in how they respond to protests with competing interests.
Womack joined federal, state and local leaders Tuesday afternoon in a plea to Oregonians to stay peaceful during any upcoming protests on President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration day and in the days following.
The announcement, which included officials from Oregon State Police, Oregon National Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Portland, and the Portland Police Bureau, was broadcast on YouTube.