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BumRushDaShow

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Sun Jun 15, 2025, 06:21 AM Jun 15

'No Kings' protesters in Virginia and San Francisco struck by motorists [View all]

Source: The Guardian

Sat 14 Jun 2025 18.55 EDT
Last modified on Sat 14 Jun 2025 18.56 EDT


Protesters at “No Kings” events in Culpeper, Virginia, and San Francisco, California, have been struck by motorists, according to local news reports. The protests are taking place at about 2,000 sites nationwide, from big cities to small towns. A coalition of more than 100 groups planned the protests, which are committed to a principle of nonviolence.

Police in the northern Virginia city of Culpeper identified 21-year-old Joseph R Checklick Jr as the motorist there. No injuries have been reported; police said that they have filed reckless driving charges against Checklick, and that more charges may be filed. Organizers estimated that more than 600 protesters showed up in the town of 21,000.

In San Francisco, at least four “No Kings” protesters in San Francisco were struck by a motorist who then fled the scene, according to NBC News. Law enforcement detained the individual, and stated that the protesters suffered non-life-threatening injuries. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, tens of thousands of protesters are filling the streets across the Bay Area.

The No Kings protests come on the heels of constant anti-Ice protests in San Francisco in solidarity with the anti-Ice Los Angeles protests.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/14/no-kings-protests-vehicles-struck-injuries

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Pro shithole/republicans feel per their masters that they can............. Lovie777 Jun 15 #1
Beyond disgusting!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 15 #2
I was amazed yesterday at the level of support from people driving by! 70sEraVet Jun 15 #3
I noticed that too in San Diego. Lots of people honking giving thumbs up, waving flags travelingthrulife Jun 15 #9
I went to a protest in Clarksville, TN 70sEraVet Jun 15 #10
They always honk in support. BigmanPigman Jun 16 #19
I blame the police for incompetence. Squaredeal Jun 15 #4
Told to keep a low profile I suppose. That was wise. paleotn Jun 15 #5
No car/protester incidents in Florida despite DeSantis' best efforts at incitement. hay rick Jun 15 #6
Good news, thanks orangecrush Jun 15 #13
Way to go Trump!! Canada Kid Jun 15 #7
So upset by this, and so grateful no one was killed. HeartsCanHope Jun 15 #8
I feel pretty buoyed today RussBLib Jun 15 #11
"Reckless driving" orangecrush Jun 15 #12
They just can't stand it that we got way more people to protest than they got to attend the stupid parade in DC. Martin68 Jun 15 #14
Losers striking out on innocent protestors bdamomma Jun 15 #15
Attempted murder with a deadly weapon. Vehicles are considered deadly weapons in most courts I believe. nt Evolve Dammit Jun 15 #16
Cowards hide behind their cars proud patriot Jun 15 #17
Killing machines. Cha Jun 16 #20
Grateful No one was seriously hurt Cha Jun 16 #18
Hard to say if these incidents were politcal and deliberate or maxsolomon Jun 16 #21
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