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Brawl at Contra Costa County Fair leads to chaperone policy
KTVU ^ | May 21, 2023 | Elissa Harrington

Posted on 05/22/2023 4:21:54 PM PDT by artichokegrower

ANTIOCH, Calif. - Videos posted on social media show how chaos erupted at the Contra Costa County Fair in Antioch Saturday. There were huge brawls involving young people who appear to be teenagers. People are seen screaming, throwing punches, and pulling hair.

The fair closed early that night because of the sprawling violence.

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When I was a young boy and even later the county fair was a magic event in my life. Lots of memories. But then I was just a white kid from the country. Looking at the video it appears to be a different crowd. Maybe only certain youths would need a chaperone.
1 posted on 05/22/2023 4:21:54 PM PDT by artichokegrower
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They didntdonuffin!


2 posted on 05/22/2023 4:23:23 PM PDT by scottinoc
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Volunteer chaperone has arrived....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puwoUKhZQbg


3 posted on 05/22/2023 4:23:40 PM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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Appear to be teenagers...we’re they jogging?


4 posted on 05/22/2023 4:23:46 PM PDT by hercuroc
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People are seen screaming, throwing punches, and pulling hair.

Ergot poisoning?

5 posted on 05/22/2023 4:26:23 PM PDT by Trailerpark Badass (“There should be a whole lot more going on than throwing bleach,” said one woman)
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I went to the County Fair, and a Stop The Violence rally broke out!


6 posted on 05/22/2023 4:27:40 PM PDT by Trailerpark Badass (“There should be a whole lot more going on than throwing bleach,” said one woman)
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7 posted on 05/22/2023 4:30:39 PM PDT by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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I love me a good hair pull at the fair.


8 posted on 05/22/2023 4:30:54 PM PDT by crusty old prospector
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WOW, Contra Costa County looks like south central LA...

Gezuz..


9 posted on 05/22/2023 4:31:13 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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LOL

No hanky panky or tongue kissing will get by Uncle Buck.


10 posted on 05/22/2023 4:32:34 PM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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Pretty disgusting that you can’t have a large gathering anywhere without groups of “teens” starting fights and even shootings.


11 posted on 05/22/2023 4:35:41 PM PDT by Dave911
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.... young people who appear to be teenagers....

Yup. That’s their most salient identifying feature.

12 posted on 05/22/2023 4:36:44 PM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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There was a rumor that they were hiring at the tilt-a-whirl ride and everybody wanted to be the first to apply.


13 posted on 05/22/2023 4:38:51 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (THE ISSUE IS NEVER THE ISSUE. THE REVOLUTION IS THE ISSUE.)
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Meanwhile at the Antioch Police Department

ANTIOCH
Demonstrators Call for Removal of Officers Involved in Antioch PD Scandal
By Pete Suratos • Published May 19, 2023

It’s been more than a month since the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office publicly released a series of racist text messages between Antioch police officers. And on Friday, demonstrators gathered in Martinez to make sure the issue is not forgotten, saying the officers involved in the scandal need to be fired.

Several of the officers are already on leave pending an external investigation, but for community organizers like Shagoofa Khan, who was referenced by officers in the text messages, suspension isn’t enough.

“The community of Antioch do not want those officers who were involved in those text messages ever patrolling the city of Antioch or anywhere ever again,” said Khan.

Plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against the city of Antioch were also there. Their lawyer, John Burris, says it’s important not to let anyone sweep the topic under the rug.


14 posted on 05/22/2023 4:40:07 PM PDT by artichokegrower
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The usual suspects.


15 posted on 05/22/2023 4:42:42 PM PDT by rdl6989 ( )
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A separate booth for chaperones. Have them point out the ones they’re escorting. Give the chaperones free tickets.


16 posted on 05/22/2023 4:42:50 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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25 years ago a Republican county


17 posted on 05/22/2023 4:45:34 PM PDT by j.havenfarm (22 years on Free Republic, 12/10/22! more then 6500 replies and still not shutting up!)
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Ergot poisoning?


18 posted on 05/22/2023 4:46:37 PM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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19 posted on 05/22/2023 4:51:23 PM PDT by Noumenon (You're not voting your way out of this. KTF)
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Should I feel bad for laughing uproariously at that? 😂


20 posted on 05/22/2023 4:54:17 PM PDT by Allegra (Free Kiryandil! )
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