U.S. Attorney General Williams Barr is shown while President Trump speaks to Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth and Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Kenosha, Wis. The president came to Kenosha despite a plea from Wisconsin's governor and other Democratic state leaders to stay away until the city has healed. News President Donald Trump Visits Kenosha
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr says he wants prosecutors to be aggressive in charging demonstrators who cause violence. Barr made the remark in a private conference call this week with his U.S. attorneys nationwide.
So far, more than 300 people have been charged with federal crimes in the protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd.
An Associated Press analysis shows that many are accused of serious crimes such as hurling Molotov cocktails, burning police cars and seriously injuring law enforcement. Others aren’t accused of serious crimes, prompting criticism that the effort is a politically motivated effort to stymie demonstrations.
