UPDATE 7:30 PM - A jail solidarity vigil of about 12 people is being held outside the central jail at 6th & Wall. The two women arrested are minors, age 16 and 17, and are due to be released to their parents soon. The parent of one arrestee has reportedly arrived at the station. Not clear exactly what they are charged with, rumors range from assaulting an officer to resisting arrest. The suspected bomb turned out to be an empty box on the sidewalk.
5:48PM - At around 4:00, there was a conflict between demonstrators and the police. The upshot was that two activists were taken down and arrested, and are presently being held at 6th and Wall. It was uncertain if a solidarity vigil was being organized, but it might be worth going if you're in the area. Contact the NLG to double check. (323) 653-4510.
4:07PM - The march has been let through. Crowd estimated at around 300.
3:55PM -
As the march moved up Broadway, it was stopped by the police at First street. According to Jim Lafferty, a red box left in front of City Hall East drew the attention of the police bomb squad, and it is being investigated. A six block area around the building is cleared. He believes that the march will proceed after the issue is cleared up.
In the meantime, the organizers of the October 22 march against police brutality and the criminalization of a generation are making speeches as the people wait. They appear to be making the best of this inopportune inconvenience.
No other activity has been reported.
