Federal Charges for 4 Rioters in Philadelphia.

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    Federal indictments announced for four rioters in Philadelphia accused of torching police vehicles
    November 9, 2020
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    PHILADELPHIA, PA – The city of Philadelphia was one of many democratic led cities which faced scores of violence and unrest after the death of George Floyd while in police custody in May of this year.

    During the riots and protests, at least two Philadelphia Police vehicles were set aflame, and now, federal prosecutors have announced that they have indicted four people for the crime.
    On October 29th, federal prosecutors announced that they were federally charging several people in connection with riots and other crimes, specifically four people for burning down two marked Philadelphia Police vehicles in May. US Attorney William McSwain said that no one will condone the criminal and violent acts committed, regardless of reason:

    “You’re not going to be able to torch police cars and do things like that with impunity.”

    The people who have been federally indicted for the arson are Anthony Smith, Carlos Matchett, Khalif Miller and Ayoub Tabri. Matchett, Smith and Miller were charged for the arson of the Philadelphia Police vehicles while Tabri was charged for burning down a Pennsylvania State Police vehicle.

    One of those charged is a social studies teacher at Youthbuild Charter school, who is also known as an activist. Smith and his lawyer confirm that he is facing federal charges for the crime that happened near city hall on May 30th.

    McSwain pointed to cameras that are throughout the area which led them to the four being charged for the crimes.

    He said:

    “You can’t go anywhere in Philadelphia without being on video, especially during these protests. So my message is, you’re being watched.”

    The police vehicle in question was parked on the north side of City Hall which is near Broad and Market Streets. Authorities allege that the three men placed combustible materials into the car which set it aflame during the riots.

    On the same day as this vehicle fire, federal authorities claim that State Troopers responded to the intersection of Vine and Broad Streets in the area of City Hall to assist with the riots. They positioned two State Police patrol vehicles at the on-ramp of I-676 to attempt to stop protesters and rioters from getting onto the roadway.

    As the protesters and rioters converged on the area, they began attacking the marked police vehicles and broke the windows. Some of them were able to retrieve flares that were in the vehicles as well as stealing fire extinguishers and riot bags which contained other police issued equipment.

    Federal authorities claim that Tabri lit one of the flares on fire before throwing it into the marked State Trooper vehicle, which ultimately caused it to catch on fire. He was charged by federal authorities with two counts of arson, and one count of obstructing law enforcement in the commission of their duties during a civil disorder.
     

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