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3 Days After Biden Inauguration, Seattle Starts Prosecuting Vandalizing Rioters More Harshly

Hank Berrien
3 Days After Biden Inauguration, Seattle Starts Prosecuting Vandalizing Rioters More Harshly
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On Saturday, only three days after the inauguration of Joe Biden, the city of Seattle suddenly announced that vandals who destroy property during protests will be arrested and prosecuted more vigorously.

Seattle interim police Chief Adrian Diaz announced that the decision was made in coordination with City Attorney Pete Holmes, and enforcement would commence Saturday afternoon, the Seattle Times reported.

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