15 cited for trespassing following 'Occupy' and anti-foreclosure protest at downtown BofA

[cory777]

Source: www.masslive.com / The Republican

SPRINGFIELD – Protesters angered by ongoing mortgage foreclosures shut down the Bank of America branch in downtown Springfield’s Monarch Place Monday.

Springfield police arrested 15 protesters who had sat down in and around the bank. Those protesters were charged with trespassing. Police Commissioner William D. Fitchet said the arrested protesters complied with police and the arrests went smoothly.

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The crowd totaled more than 250 people drawn from various groups, including “Occupy” movements from Springfield, Northampton, Pittsfield, Worcester and Boston. They chanted “Bank of America, Bad for America” and other slogans as a crowd of lunchtime curiosity seekers looked on.

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“I think we’ve been successful in focusing people’s attention on this problem,” said organizer David W. Dunwell of Springfield No One Leaves, an anti-mortgage foreclosure advocacy group which organized Monday’s demonstration. “These banks are taking advantage of the victims of the economic crisis they themselves helped to create.”

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[RKP5637]

1. K&R !!! n/t

[brooklynite]

2. I trust you're not disagreeing with the charges...

...the premise of Civil DISobedience is to violate laws and be prepared to suffer the consequences.

[Angry Dragon]

3. how can one trespass when the business is open for business

[onpatrol98]

4. But, you're not allowed to stop access for others...

This group does have demands, though. I imagine they were willing to take the consequences. Being a part of civil disobedience does mean you're willing to suffer legal consequences for your action. Not all the violence from police. But, surely they have an idea of what they're up against. Very brave!