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Seattle teenager arrested and released after leftist protest turns into vandalism
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Seattle teenager arrested and released after leftist protest turns into vandalism

A 17-year-old girl was arrested in Seattle on Saturday afternoon. public property was destroyed Following a leftist protest criticizing both the Republican and Democratic Parties.

About 200 demonstrators attended the “Build the People’s Movement” event at the Space Needle near downtown. Seattle Police in question.

The group posted a video on Facebook showing members telling demonstrators that the United States is a “fake democracy” and described the Republican and Democratic Parties as a “fake two-party system that has failed us all.” In the second video, demonstrators are seen chanting slogans: “From the sea to the river, Palestine will live forever.”

Police said demonstrators were disrupting traffic and violating city codes as they marched south on 5th Avenue from the Space Needle toward Downtown Seattle.

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Seattle police officer next to graffiti

Police noticed the graffiti during Saturday’s protest march. (Seattle Police Department)

During the march, Community Response Group (CRG) officers noticed black graffiti spray-painted on the concrete pillars of the building. Seattle monorail Between Denny Way and Bell Street.

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Graffiti was sprayed on several pillars of the Seattle Monorail. (Seattle Police Department)

The graffiti, which police said was permanent, included various phrases and expressions, including “Seattle and Gaza”, “The pigs are leaving”, “SPD you have blood on your hands” and “We will see a free Gaza”.

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Police said city crews were working to remove and clean up the graffiti. (Seattle Police Department)

CRG officers tracked down the suspect, a 17-year-old girl, and police found black spray paint and matching paint on the teen’s hands. He was arrested for second degree malicious mischief.

suspect's hands with black paint and black spray paint bottle

The 17-year-old suspect was arrested for second-degree malicious mischief. He was later released into the custody of his parents. (Seattle Police Department)

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Police declined to book the teen for felonies after speaking with juvenile detention staff at the Juvenile and Family Justice Center.

The teenager was released into the custody of his parents following processing in the Western Region due to his status as a juvenile.

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Municipal service teams Efforts were being made to remove and clean the damaged items.