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Gabe Pofcher

Police response at Sanders speech was beyond the pale

Police response at Sanders speech was beyond the pale

I was disappointed to see Randolph T. Holhut's article, “Sanders pushes progressive priorities during speech in Brattleboro” [News, Sept. 8] make no mention of the violent arrest which took place at the Labor Day event. And I was distressed to find it mentioned only in William Johnson's poorly reported letter [Voices, Sept. 8], which misrepresents several key facts.

I was one of several concerned citizens who filmed the incident as it unfolded, and I have made my recording available at youtu.be/bvxLJ5kyHFY. I encourage you to check Mr. Johnson's statements, and my own, against it.

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