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And let the LAPD videos from yesterday roll in...*
Videos don't tell the whole story by any means, but when the press got hit with a baton at yesterday's rally, they fought back in the only way they could -- with the news.
The LA Times also has coverage.
*UPDATE: Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton said today that some actions taken by officers trying to clear a crowd of marchers at MacArthur Park were "inappropriate" and that he has launched two investigations." More at LATimes.com.
*** 7:46pm UPDATE - Probably the best video we've seen from a citizen journalist point of view -and it includes the quote of the day - here.
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