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Philly Protests: Christopher Columbus Statue Lovers Beat Unicorn Riot Reporter After Police Order Him To Leave

AFTER THE WRONG GUY

A reporter for the non-profit news organization, which focuses its coverage on right-wing activities, was asked to leave a scene near the Christopher Columbus statue or be charged.

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Philadelphia Police threatened a reporter with the left-wing non-profit news organization Unicorn Riot as he covered far right armed vigilantes protecting a Christopher Columbus station in South Philadelphia Saturday.

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