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- Jake Lang, a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, was arrested along with six associates, including fellow activist Jayden Scott, after their vehicle was stopped near Lindau Lane and IKEA Way during clashes at a rally in Minneapolis.
- The group arrived downtown with two vehicles, which mounted the sidewalk in front of Minneapolis City Hall towards a crowd of protesters.
- A confrontation ensued, with a chemical irritant believed to be mace deployed, and officers were struck by thrown objects, resulting in three sustaining minor injuries.
- Three others in a separate vehicle were arrested for riot after a traffic stop near Washington Avenue and I-35W.
- The Minneapolis Police Department confirmed a total of 11 arrests following the clashes, which included additional arrests for disorderly conduct and assault.
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“Lang's vehicle mounted the sidewalk toward protesters, and his group deployed pepper spray, leading to a confrontation where officers were struck by thrown objects and three sustained minor injuries. MPD said the operation was long planned to ensure safe separation between demonstrators and vehicle traffic.”
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“Lang and his fellow activists were among those arrested for probable cause riot.”
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