Video Proof of Unjust Mass Arrest and Media Spin at Occupy Oakland 1/28/12- OakFoSho Ustream footage

I edited this footage and added annotations to give people an idea of what transpired, because nothing else is currently available on youtube, and at least 300 people have, in my opinion, been unjustly arrested.

First of all, This is almost entirely from the incredible footage that was recorded by OakFoSho. He filmed for about 12 hours straight Saturday, until the early morning hours on Sunday. He was always in the thick of things, and at the best place in the thick of things. Without this footage, police and media claims from this past weekend would be irrefutable. OakFoSho has stated clearly that his footage may be reused as long as proper credit is given. Please consider supporting the work he is doing, it is invaluable:

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Second of all, I'd like to say I am extremely dismayed by the violence that occurred on Saturday. There may be a time and place for violent resistance, but we are nowhere near it. The violent and provocative actions of a small group have seriously marred, perhaps irreparably, what little credibility Occupy Oakland had left. The attempt to forcibly seize buildings, even if unused, is misguided and unhelpful.

Unaware of the nature of Saturday's protest and the violence that had happened earlier in the day, I poked my head out after getting home in the evening to see what the ruckus downtown was about. I found the evening march at 27th and Broadway, just a few blocks from where the mass arrests occurred. There were few police visible along my route there (about two minutes by bike), other than some unmarked police vans driving recklessly fast through crowded Saturday night streets. I didn't see police on foot until we were kettled, and only through very good luck was I able to avoid being arrested. After walking three blocks through my home town!

Disturbed by that incident, I returned home by about 9:00 PM, after riding past another disappointing scene at City Hall. At home I stumbled across OakFoSho's live stream, which, along with other live streamers, youtube contributors, and a little first hand experience, provide a comprehensive perspective on what had happened. While some truly lamentable crimes were committed, there is still no justification for the police tactics that were used. I believe that after the eventful morning clashes, they purposely came down hard to send a signal and get retribution. I edited this video to show the movements of protesters and police tactics in the 30 minutes leading up to the mass arrests. Check OakFoSho's Ustream for the unedited footage of the entire evening, and consider spreading this video if you agree that these arrests were unjust.

1/28/12 January

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• 2012

[sanfranciscobay]

Excellent video evidence. Hard to dispute the facts.

OAKLAND, CA, 5TH MOST DANGEROUS CITY IN THE UNITED STATES, based on Murders, Rapes, Robberies, Aggravated Assaults.

100-200 Police Officers are called in from distant cities 10-20-30 miles away, to arrest 400 people peacefully marching on the street AND instead of cite and release, they are TAKEN TO JAIL.

That is the evidence. Hard to argue the facts.

Maybe this is why Oakland is the 5th MOST DANGEROUS CITY IN THE UNITED STATES.

[doolieone]

I think the reason they did this was to get people's names into the system

[princess4occupy]

Thank you for doing this. Thanks to Spencer aka @oakfosho also. I'm so sick of the way ows, particularly occupyoakland, is being portrayed. There is good and bad in every group. Police, the media, even ows. People need to stop using the actions of a few to discredit the whole movement. I think its also important to note that Oakland PD has a LONG history of doing wrong. The Feds are ready to take it over. To end I give you two words, Scott Olsen

[kaytaylormath]

Very clear that no one is trying to break into any building and no one is being violent.

[JoePascoe]

Why would people unjustly do this?

[chhayafunny]

Freedom.......................­.........

[JoeyJoelBand]

@nonwo10 You ideas we well understood, but believing the law is on our side means nothing. Even if you get a majority agreement that we overturn all, do you think the powers in office are going to graciously step down? That is like a sheep trying to explain to a pack of hungry wolves why they should not eat them. (I apologize to our noble Wolf for using such an example, but still true).

[JoeyJoelBand]

The fact is we the people have all the power, but won't use it. Not enough care. So, here is the program. The people RULE, not the politicians, NOT the MILITARY Each area separately chooses a new rep, each agreeing our present gov't is not for the people. This is our new Congress. They re-instate the constitution, declare NDAA is unconstitutional, along with our present officials. Now, if this voice of the people is ignored, i think everyone will realize we are still slaves to royalty.

[ronin254]

No it's the JESUIT LED NWO

[TheFUKU9]

FUK THA ILLUMINATI

[nonwo10]

The term, "person' means mask or character. Are you a face mask? Re maltreatment by traitors, your patriotic duty, since they have all the weapons & can't intervene, is to document the evidence - everyone abused must draft affidavits as soon thereafter the crime. Get the evidence to a central clearing house(s).