Sacramento mayor beats protester to a ‘bloody pulp’: report
Kevin Johnson, the mayor of Sacramento, Calif., and a former NBA star, repeatedly punched a protester in the face after getting hit with a pie during an event, witnesses say.
{mosads}Witnesses told the East Bay Express that a protester ran up to the mayor during a dinner event Wednesday night and threw a pie in his face. The protester then yelled something at Johnson, prompting his response.
According to the report, the mayor hit the protester repeatedly, landing as many as 10 punches.
Some sources said the protester, later identified as 32-year-old Sean Thompson, was beaten to a “bloody pulp.”
Thompson was arrested and is facing potential felony assault charges for attacking a public official, according to the report.
Appreciate everyone. I’m doing fine. Thank you to Sac PD for being there. Be safe everyone.
— Kevin Johnson (@KJ_MayorJohnson) September 22, 2016
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