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Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Arrested for Blocking Justice Department Entrance

‘OUTRAGEOUS’

Ben Cohen was taken away in handcuffs during the protest in support of Julian Assange.

Isabella Ramirez

Isabella Ramirez

Breaking News Intern

Published Jul. 6 2023 5:41PM EDT

A picture of police arresting Ben Cohen for blocking the entrance to the Department of Justice during a protest of the U.S. government’s prosecution of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange. — Courtesy of Robin Bell/Assange Defense

Isabella Ramirez

Isabella Ramirez

Breaking News Intern

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