Updated 7:11 pm, Wednesday, July 20, 2016
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A law enforcement officer tries extinguish a burning American flag, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
A law enforcement officer tries extinguish a burning American flag, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
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A group tries to burn an American Flag as police move in near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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Law enforcement officers clash along with protesters that were burning American flag, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Law enforcement officers clash along with protesters that were burning American flag, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Photo: Alex Brandon/AP
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Law enforcement officers clash along with protesters, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Law enforcement officers clash along with protesters, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
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Cleveland Police Chief, Calvin Williams listens to protesters, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland on throughout the second day of the Republican convention.
Cleveland Police Chief, Calvin Williams listens to protesters, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland on throughout the second day of the Republican convention.
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A group tries to burn an American flag as police move in near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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A group tries to burn an American Flag as police move in near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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A group tries to burn an American Flag as police move in near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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A group tries to burn an American Flag as police move in near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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A group tries to burn an American Flag as police move in near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Protesters struggle along with police after attempting to burn an American Flag near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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Protesters struggle along with police after attempting to burn an American Flag near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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Protesters struggle along with police after attempting to burn an American Flag near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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Protesters struggle along with police after attempting to burn an American Flag near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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Protesters struggle along with police after attempting to burn an American Flag near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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Protesters struggle along with police after attempting to burn an American Flag near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in
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Protesters struggle along with police after attempting to burn an American Flag near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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Protesters struggle along with police after attempting to burn an American Flag near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention on July 20, 201six in
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Police and protesters fall to ground throughout demonstration, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Police and protesters fall to ground throughout demonstration, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Photo: John Minchillo/AP
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Police hold a protester to the ground throughout demonstration, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Police hold a protester to the ground throughout demonstration, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Photo: John Minchillo/AP
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Protesters burn an American flag throughout demonstration, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Protesters burn an American flag throughout demonstration, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Photo: John Minchillo/AP
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A law enforcement officer separates protesters, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
A law enforcement officer separates protesters, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Photo: Alex Brandon/AP
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Police hold a protester to the ground throughout demonstration, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Police hold a protester to the ground throughout demonstration, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Photo: John Minchillo/AP
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Blood runs down the arm of a police officer after a clash along with protesters, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
Blood runs down the arm of a police officer after a clash along with protesters, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
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Protesters march near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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Protesters march near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away from
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Protesters clash along with police on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the second day of the Republican convention.
Protesters clash along with police on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the second day of the Republican convention.
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Protesters march through downtown Cleveland on the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media.
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Protesters march through downtown Cleveland on the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and
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A protester confronts police officers throughout a demonstration near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations on day two of the Republican National Convention.
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A protester confronts police officers throughout a demonstration near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations on day two of the
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A young boy shakes a police officer’s hand near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media.
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A young boy shakes a police officer’s hand near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people
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A woman holds up a pro gun authorize near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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A woman holds up a pro gun authorize near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed
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Protesters march through downtown Cleveland on the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media.
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Protesters march through downtown Cleveland on the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and
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Protesters march through downtown Cleveland on the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media.
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Protesters march through downtown Cleveland on the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and
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Police stand guard throughout protests near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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Police stand guard throughout protests near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have
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Protesters demonstrate in Cleveland Public Square near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations on day two of the Republican National Convention.
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Protesters demonstrate in Cleveland Public Square near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations on day two of the Republican
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Police officers surround protesters throughout a demonstration in Cleveland Public Square near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations on day two of the Republican National Convention.
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Police officers surround protesters throughout a demonstration in Cleveland Public Square near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging
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A man,left, yells at an anarchist for his treatment of the American Flag near the the site of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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A man,left, yells at an anarchist for his treatment of the American Flag near the the site of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 2016
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A California Highway Patrol officer holds a rifle as he monitors a demonstration in Cleveland Public Square near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations on day two of the Republican National Convention.
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A California Highway Patrol officer holds a rifle as he monitors a demonstration in Cleveland Public Square near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters
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Police officers surround protesters throughout a demonstration in Cleveland Public Square near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations on day two of the Republican National Convention.
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Police officers surround protesters throughout a demonstration in Cleveland Public Square near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging
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A protester is removed out of the Republican National Convention after displaying an anti-war banner on July 18, 201six at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
A protester is removed out of the Republican National Convention after displaying an anti-war banner on July 18, 201six at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Demonstrators satirically protest for Trump near the Cleveland Public Square in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday July 18, 2016. Monday is the initial day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
Demonstrators satirically protest for Trump near the Cleveland Public Square in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday July 18, 2016. Monday is the initial day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Protesters clash over the American flag in Public Square on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the second day of the Republican convention.
Protesters clash over the American flag in Public Square on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the second day of the Republican convention.
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Police officers monitor a small anti-Trump protest in downtown Cleveland on July 17, 2016. all of eyes Will certainly be on the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio where Donald Trump is expected to be named the nominee for President.
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Police officers monitor a small anti-Trump protest in downtown Cleveland on July 17, 2016. all of eyes Will certainly be on the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio where Donald Trump is expected to be named
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A man yells at liberal protesters at the the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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A man yells at liberal protesters at the the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have
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Protesters march on the End Poverty Now demonstration on the initial day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in downtown Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The convention runs through July 21.
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Protesters march on the End Poverty Now demonstration on the initial day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in
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A protester shakes hands along with a police officer on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protests are continuing outside on day two of the Republican National Convention.
A protester shakes hands along with a police officer on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protests are continuing outside on day two of the Republican National Convention.
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Two men openly carry weapons in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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Two men openly carry weapons in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 19, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of road
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Micah Naziri carries a rifle and two pistols along West Superior Ave in protest versus Donald Trump on the second day of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Republican Celebration opened its national convention July 18, kicking off a four-day political jamboree that Will certainly anoint billionaire Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee.
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Micah Naziri carries a rifle and two pistols along West Superior Ave in protest versus Donald Trump on the second day of the Republican National Convention on July 19, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Republican
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A man carrying a rifle watches anti-Trump activists protest outside the Republican National Convention on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Thousands of delegates descend on a tightly secured Cleveland arena for the opening of the Republican National Convention, along with Donald Trump’s wife playing character witness as the tough-talking mogul seeks to lock up his party’s presidential nomination.
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A man carrying a rifle watches anti-Trump activists protest outside the Republican National Convention on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Thousands of delegates descend on a tightly secured Cleveland arena
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Cleveland police officers detain a protestor in Cleveland Public Square near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations outside of the Republican National Convention which starts on Monday July 18 and runs through July 21.
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Cleveland police officers detain a protestor in Cleveland Public Square near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations outside of
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Protesters march throughout a “Dump Trump” demonstration near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations outside of the Republican National Convention which starts on Monday July 18 and runs through July 21.
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Protesters march throughout a “Dump Trump” demonstration near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations outside of the Republican
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Police stand about a group of conservative protesters on the initial day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in downtown Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The convention runs through July 21.
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Police stand about a group of conservative protesters on the initial day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in downtown
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Protesters gathered at the End Poverty Now! rally prior to marching downtown to RNC on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio.
Protesters gathered at the End Poverty Now! rally prior to marching downtown to RNC on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cleveland police officers on horseback follow behind members of the activist group Code Pink throughout a demonstration near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations ahead of the start of the Republican National Convention which starts on Monday July 18.
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Cleveland police officers on horseback follow behind members of the activist group Code Pink throughout a demonstration near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio.
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A motorist watches protesters out of her Automobile as Cleveland police officers block an intersection throughout a demonstration near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations ahead of the start of the Republican National Convention which starts on Monday July 18.
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A motorist watches protesters out of her Automobile as Cleveland police officers block an intersection throughout a demonstration near the site of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Protesters march on the End Poverty Now demonstration on the initial day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in downtown Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The convention runs through July 21.
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Protesters march on the End Poverty Now demonstration on the initial day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in
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Demonstrators march through downtown ahead of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicks off on July 18.
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Demonstrators march through downtown ahead of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and
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A anti-global warming protester holds up a placard in Cleveland, Ohio, near the Republican National Convention site July 18, 2016. The Republican Celebration opened its national convention Monday, kicking off a four-day political jamboree that Will certainly anoint billionaire Donald Trump as its presidential nominee.
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A anti-global warming protester holds up a placard in Cleveland, Ohio, near the Republican National Convention site July 18, 2016. The Republican Celebration opened its national convention Monday, kicking off a
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A man walks along with a cross advocating voting for Jesus at the the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Several people have actually stayed away out of downtown as a result of course closures and the fear of violence. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18.
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A man walks along with a cross advocating voting for Jesus at the the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the second day of the convention on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Protesters gather throughout demonstration near the site of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations outside of the Republican National Convention which starts on Monday July 18 and runs through July 21.
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Protesters gather throughout demonstration near the site of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. Protesters are staging demonstrations outside of the Republican National
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A demonstrator holds up a peace symbol in front of mounted police officers throughout an anti-Donald Trump protest in Cleveland, Ohio, near the Republican National Convention site July 18, 2016. The Republican Celebration opened its national convention Monday, kicking off a four-day political jamboree that Will certainly anoint billionaire Donald Trump as its presidential nominee.
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A demonstrator holds up a peace symbol in front of mounted police officers throughout an anti-Donald Trump protest in Cleveland, Ohio, near the Republican National Convention site July 18, 2016. The Republican
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Protesters march on the End Poverty Now demonstration on the initial day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in downtown Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The convention runs through July 21.
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Protesters march on the End Poverty Now demonstration on the initial day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in
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A group of Anarchists are briefly detained and searched by police in downtown Cleveland on the initial day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention runs out of July 18-21.
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A group of Anarchists are briefly detained and searched by police in downtown Cleveland on the initial day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 18, 201six in Cleveland, Ohio. An estimated 50,000
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A law enforcement officer tries extinguish a burning American flag, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
A law enforcement officer tries extinguish a burning American flag, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Cleveland, throughout the third day of the Republican convention.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — The most recent on demonstrations and gatherings outside the Republican National Convention (all of times local):
8:30 p.m.
The man whose three-decade-old protest led to a U.S. Best Court decision finding flag burning constitutional was arrested for burning a flag at the Republican National Convention.
Gregory “Joey” Johnson was one of 17 people arrested Wednesday throughout the protest near the arena housing the convention.
His arrest was confirmed by Cleveland defense attorney Terry Gilbert and Revolution Publications of Cleveland, a group issued permits for protests throughout the convention.
Police did not identify any kind of of those arrested Wednesday.
Preliminary charges included failure to disperse and assault on a police officer.
Johnson was the defendant in the case that led to the 1989 U.S. Best Court decision that ruled flag-burning constitutional.
The case dated to Johnson’s burning of a flag outside the Republican National Convention in Dallas in 1984.
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7:45 p.m.
Police say 17 people have actually been arrested throughout a chaotic protest outside the arena housing the Republican National Convention.
Cleveland police Calvin Williams said Wednesday night that brings the total to 22 people arrested throughout the convention, including the previous weekend.
Williams said no pepper spray was used. He says police had fire extinguishers throughout the event in which a flag was burned in protest.
Williams says 15 people were arrested on charges of failing to disperse and two were arrested on charge of felonious assault on a police officer as a result of minor injuries to a Cleveland police supervisor and a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Williams said an personal whose pants were on fire got defensive as quickly as an officer tried to extinguish the blaze and assaulted the officer.
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5:50 p.m.
Cleveland police say regarding a dozen people have actually been taken in to custody and Will certainly be arrested adhering to a chaotic protest near the arena housing the Republican National Convention.
Lt. Michael Butler of the Cleveland Police Department said Wednesday that charges were pending for between 10 and 1six people.
Butler says the people are being held in jail vans while police identify and photograph each one, speak to the arresting officers and take a short narrative of just what happened.
He says those in custody Will certainly be formally booked at a city booking center.
The arrests happened as a protest group tried to burn a flag near Quicken Loans Arena.
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5:45 p.m.
Cleveland police say two officers experienced minor injuries as quickly as they were assaulted throughout a chaotic protest centered on a flag burning near the arena housing the Republican National Convention.
Police issued a dispersal order for everyone, including reporters Wednesday in the location about Quicken Loans Arena.
The protests briefly earned it difficult for convention delegates and reporters to enter the arena.
Multiple people along with their hands cuffed behind them were detained by police.
Carl Dix of the Revolutionary Communist Party, which organized the flag burning, says the group hoped to conduct the event as a political statement promptly prior to police came.
Police say the flag was extinguished and taken away.
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5 p.m.
Chaotic protests about the arena housing the Republican National Convention are making it difficult for some delegates to Grab inside.
Police officers told delegates Wednesday to line up on a yellow line in the street and ordered all of others to leave the area.
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams was one of several officers checking delegates’ credentials prior to letting them through a barrier produced by bicycle officers.
The complications for delegates came several minutes after multiple people along with their hands cuffed behind them were detained by police in the most chaotic protest to hit the convention.
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4:30 p.m.
Multiple people along with their hands cuffed behind them have actually been detained by police in the most chaotic protest to hit the National Republican Convention.
As a protest group tried to burn an American flag near Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday, and police had to use a fire extinguisher as quickly as an individual’s pants caught fire.
Police yelled to people to move spine as the flag burning group locked arms.
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams was one of several officers in the middle of the crowd attempting to preserve people controlled.
Police wearing riot helmets arrived on the scene and police horses were being used to make a course to a van for people being detained.
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This story has actually been corrected to prove to protests were Wednesday, not Thursday, and to prove to police say that a fire extinguisher was used, not pepper spray.
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3:45 p.m.
Afternoon crowds are a little thinner in Cleveland’s Public Square as protests go on throughout the Republican National Convention.
Pockets of people spread about the square promoting various induces Wednesday contributed to a carnival-love atmosphere.
One group draped banners along the ground along with photos of people killed by those entering the country illegally.
Nearby, a group assembled a mosaic of white on black cards along with words and phrases meant to underscore unity and tolerance.
Two women kissed in front of a group saying gay people were going to hell.
Warm temperatures in the reasonable 80s could be playing a role in sustaining people away.
Overhead shots out of the Cleveland police helicopter broadcast over Periscope showed sparse crowds.
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11:45 a.m.
A small group protesting Donald Trump‘s strategy to build a wall between the U.S. and Mexico is making its own wall in downtown Cleveland.
Two dozen protesters wearing canvas sheets formed a wall Wednesday in Cleveland’s Public Square, which is a few blocks out of where the Republican National Convention is being held.
Others held a banner saying, “Wall Off Trump.”
There were no signs of trouble. On Tuesday, skirmishes broke out among demonstrators.
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11:30 a.m.
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams says that he’s “still a police officer” as quickly as asked why he waded in to a confrontation involving a right-wing radio talk prove to personality that showed up Tuesday afternoon along with a bullhorn at the city’s Public Square hoping to speak.
Williams ended the melee by grabbing Alex Jones by the arm and hustling your man away out of the square. A short time later, Williams confronted a group of just what he called “hooligans” that marched onto the square dressed as anarchists and gave them an “ultimatum” to Grab off the streets.
The 52-year-old Williams said at a Wednesday morning news briefing that he spent three hours Tuesday evening riding along with bicycle officers as they patrolled downtown.
Williams says he plans to prove to up wherever there are “issues” in Cleveland throughout the convention.
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10:40 a.m.
Health officials say no additional people have actually shown norovirus symptoms after members of the support group for the California delegation to the Republican National Convention got sick.
The Healthiness commissioner for Ohio’s Erie County said Wednesday that the 11 people that fell ill are recovering and taking precautions not to spread norovirus, or what’s typically known as stomach flu. Symptoms consist of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The symptoms were initial reported July 14 as logistics members arrived at a hotel regarding an hour west of Cleveland.
Health officials are still attempting to identify the source. Norovirus can easily be contracted out of an infected person, contaminated meals or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces.
The Healthiness commissioner says officials are functioning to stay clear of any kind of sick people out of obtaining on planes.
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12:twenty a.m.
A threatened flag burning and a wall-building stunt mocking Donald Trump’s Mexican border strategy have actually potential to fuel already bubbling tensions outside the Republican National Convention.
Anti-government and anti-racism protesters are set to burn an American flag Wednesday at an undisclosed location.
A Latino social justice organization is holding an physical exercise on the city’s Public Square to “wall off” just what they see as Trump’s hateful rhetoric.
Other protests are likewise planned.
Several protests Tuesday erupted in to skirmishes and marchers tried to push their means in to blocked off downtown streets.
Officers used bicycles to wall-off intersections and for the initial time throughout the convention ordered demonstrators to disperse under the threat of arrest.