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Fact Check: Police said, 'All will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line.'

Fact Check: Police said, 'All will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line.'

Published June 14, 2025
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# Fact Check: "Police said, 'All will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line.'" ## What We Know On June 13, 2025, approxim...

Fact Check: "Police said, 'All will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line.'"

What We Know

On June 13, 2025, approximately 60 demonstrators were arrested by the U.S. Capitol Police during a protest near the Capitol. The protest was organized by veteran advocacy groups, including Veterans for Peace, in response to the Army's anniversary parade and military presence in urban areas. According to reports, the arrests occurred after some demonstrators allegedly pushed down a bicycle-rack barrier and crossed a police line while running toward the Capitol steps. The Capitol Police confirmed that all those arrested would face charges of "unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line" (Washington Post source-1), (CBS News source-2).

Analysis

The claim that police stated, "All will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line," is supported by multiple sources. The U.S. Capitol Police explicitly mentioned this in their statements following the arrests. For instance, a report from Fox 5 DC noted that "all will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line," corroborating the claim (Fox 5 DC source-3).

Additionally, other outlets such as CNN and WUSA9 also reported the same information, confirming the police's statements regarding the charges against the demonstrators (CNN source-5), (WUSA9 source-4).

The credibility of these sources is generally high, as they are established news organizations with a history of reporting on significant events. However, it is essential to note that the context of the protest and the police's response can sometimes lead to varying interpretations of the events. In this case, the consistent reporting across multiple outlets lends strong support to the accuracy of the claim.

Conclusion

Verdict: True
The statement that police said, "All will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line," is verified by multiple credible sources. The U.S. Capitol Police confirmed this information in their official statements following the arrests, making the claim accurate.

Sources

  1. About 60 arrested in veterans' protest ahead of Army parade
  2. About 60 protesters demonstrating against military parade ...
  3. Approximately 60 people arrested following ...
  4. Capitol Police arrest 60 outside Rotunda
  5. Police arrest roughly 60 protesters outside US Capitol
  6. Dozens demonstrating against military parade arrested ...
  7. US Capitol Police arrest 60 people after veterans ...
  8. Police arrest around 60 protestors at the Capitol

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