To keep other protesters safe and because he believed that being on a moving vehicle was the safest option. The district attorney failed to “prove a criminal act beyond a reasonable doubt,”
Thus no charges were filed against Bailey. He acknowledged that he would act in a similarly aggressive manner if given another opportunity when asked how he would respond.
Supporters of the demonstrators want harsh punishment for anyone caught in the turmoil while defending their unwarranted violent acts. To avoid upsetting the crowd and their goals,
They would have individuals like Jennifer Watson murdered or gravely wounded. Sometimes civic disobedience and protest are required. Violence, however, defeats the purpose.
It’s unsettling to see how often people who are assaulted by protesters are held accountable and punished for defending themselves and their loved ones.