Overview of the Protests
Seventeen protesters were arrested Tuesday evening as thousands gathered for downtown anti-ICE protests.
Charges and Arrests
Nathan Sol, 20, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and 33-year-old Yoni Salgado and Johnathan Ellison, 37, were charged with a single count of aggravated battery to a peace officer, Chicago police said.
Asnat Berestizhevsky, 27, was charged with felony criminal damage to government property under $500, battery and resisting an officer or aiding escape.
Ten others were charged with misdemeanors including battery, resisting arrest, reckless conduct and criminal defacement of property under $500, officials said.
Court Appearances and Pending Charges
Those charged with felonies were scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. Charges were still pending for two individuals, police said.
Protests and Clashes
There were some skirmishes between police and protesters as officers — some clutching batons — tried to hold their ground. In one clash near Washington and State, protesters could be heard screaming “no violence” and “let him go” as officers tried to detain a man in a bicycle helmet.
Incident Involving a Vehicle
A 66-year-old woman broke her arm in a hit-and-run when a red 2003 Kia Spectra drove through a group of protesters in the street, officials said.
The victim, who broke her arm as the car fled the scene, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released, officials said.
Contributing Reporters
Contributing: Cindy Hernandez, Adriana Cardona-Maguigad, Kade Heather and Kaitlin Washburn
Conclusion
The anti-ICE protests in downtown Chicago resulted in 17 arrests and 4 felony charges, with thousands gathering to express their views. The event was marked by some clashes between police and protesters, as well as a hit-and-run incident that left a 66-year-old woman injured.
FAQs
Q: How many protesters were arrested during the anti-ICE protests in downtown Chicago?
A: 17 protesters were arrested.
Q: How many individuals were charged with felonies?
A: 4 individuals were charged with felonies.
Q: What was the nature of the charges against those arrested?
A: Charges included aggravated battery to a peace officer, felony criminal damage to government property, battery, resisting an officer or aiding escape, and misdemeanors such as battery, resisting arrest, reckless conduct, and criminal defacement of property.
Q: Was there any incident involving a vehicle during the protests?
A: Yes, a 66-year-old woman was injured in a hit-and-run incident when a car drove through a group of protesters.
