Peace Activist Ron Kovic Intervenes Between Protesters and Riot Police

August 26th, 2008 Maeve Conran Posted in Audio, Breaking News, Demonstrations, News, Protest Rally |

About 100 people were arrested in down town Denver last night as riot police sprayed pepper spray into a crowd they were trying to disperse. Vietnam veteran and peace activist Ron Kovic came to the scene and attempted to de-escalate the situation by addressing the protesters.

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