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Demonstrators march near Atlanta police during a protest over plans to build a new police training center, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz) Cop City protestors now face felony stalking, intimidation, and domestic terrorism charges.
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Cop City protesters face felony charges for distributing flyers

by Candice Bernd, Truthout May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Three activists who distributed flyers exposing a police officer's role in the murder of Cop City forest defender Manuel "Tortuguita" Esteban Paez Terán are being held on intimidation and stalking charges. Dozens more face domestic terrorism charges.

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