8 officers injured, 76 arrested in L.A. after Lakers victory celebration turns dangerous – IOTW Report

8 officers injured, 76 arrested in L.A. after Lakers victory celebration turns dangerous

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Police say 76 people were arrested and eight officers injured Sunday night in downtown Los Angeles after the city’s NBA Lakers team won the professional basketball league’s 2020 championship.

Those arrested face such charges as failure to disperse, vandalism and assault on a police officer, police also said.

In addition, more than 30 buildings and businesses were damaged, according to the Associated Press. 

Two people in the crowd were taken to hospitals after being injured by so-called less lethal munitions fired by officers, police also said a statement. more

13 Comments on 8 officers injured, 76 arrested in L.A. after Lakers victory celebration turns dangerous

  1. Last year’s NBA game 6 drew over 18 million viewers. Last night’s game 6 final game drew 5.6 million.

    A nobody gives a shit Sunday night NFL game drew over 11 million.

    Less than 1.5% of the United States watched these ball fondlers on their biggest night when everybody is staying home for Covid.

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  2. Watching videos on YouTube I’ve noticed recently a few of the videos were preceded by a slideshow advert for the NBA playoffs complete with scenes of their on court BLM advocacy. I hope they will keep it up till viewership permanently drops by 90% or more.

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  3. Got my hair cut yesterday – 0911. Mayor on KOST 1O3 SAID :” People having fun,”

    KOST is a progressive/lib station I only listen to when I control no “the dial”!

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