"Injury" To A Monument? Are You Kidding Me?

Oh, look! It's another symbol of white supremacy getting the respect it deserves!

In the last couple of hours, it’s been announced that Virginia State Senator, Louise Lucas, has been indicted for “injury to a monument” resulting from her attendance at a Black Lives Matter protest in June.

BREAKING: St. Senator Louise Lucas has been charged with two felonies by @PortsmouthPD with for the incident at Confederate monument in June @WAVY_News. Police Sources say conspiracy to commit a felony and injury to a monument. News conference at 4. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/cfTPUJ1kwU

— Jason Marks (@jasonmarkswavy) August 17, 2020

Yes, you read that correctly “injury to a monument”! 

Sen. Louise Lucas was just indicted for "injury to a monument" while Breonna Taylor's killers are still getting off scot-free.

— Matt Rogers 🎙️ (@Politidope) August 17, 2020

While Breonna Taylor’s killers roam the streets free, State Senator Lucas — who is carrying important legislation in the Virginia Special Session tomorrow has been indicted for the heinous crime of telling the citizens of Portsmouth that they’re allowed to be on public property. 

SB 5024: Authorizes the Attorney General to file civil suit for any unlawful pattern or practice that deprives persons of rights, privileges, or immunities protected by the laws of the United States and the Commonwealth. https://t.co/fsxM02YyL5 https://t.co/sLKrluNzTH

— Matt Rogers 🎙️ (@Politidope) August 17, 2020

This is why — now more than ever — we must stay vigilant and stay engaged. There are people who don’t want progress to happen and will do anything to prevent us from achieving the society we all want. 

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