Police in Washington, D.C., have filed charges against a dozen Turkish security agents for attacking a group of protesters last month in our nation’s capital.
The incident happened May 16 when members of Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail attacked a group of Kurdish protesters.
Video captured at the scene showed Turkish agents punching and kicking demonstrators as they peacefully protested outside the residence of the Turkish ambassador.
The violent brawl happened shortly before Turkey’s president was returning to the embassy after having met with president Trump during a state visit.
Video later emerged showing Erdogan looking on as his bodyguards attacked the protesters.
DC police say seven of the 12 men are being charged for felonies, and another five for misdemeanors.
The House passed a bill last week condemning Turkey for the attack and called on the U.S. State Department to put a stop to a $1.6 million sale of automatic handguns to that nation’s security force.
