Activists immediately responded to the verdict saying "We are calm but mad as hell."
Riot police, clearly expecting the response, appeared ready.
After the Brelo verdict at the Justice Center in Cleveland #BreloVerdict — photo @perkoski pic.twitter.com/JHzaE1AvZF
— Bob Perkoski (@perkoski) May 23, 2015
Many activists have taken to the streets…
The #BreloVerdict protest continues down W. 6th, the bro-iest corridor of Cleveland. Bar workers come out to watch. pic.twitter.com/pHaAnCjAMC
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) May 23, 2015
…where they are attempting to shut them down.
Attempt to shut down West 6. #BreloVerdict #Cleveland pic.twitter.com/BEsG32RusU
— Eric Deamer (@ericdeamer) May 23, 2015
Police appear to be blocking some streets and attempting to detour the protests.
RT WEWS "RT HomaBash: Police blocking Shoreway. 'Shut freeway down' 'no they'll put us in jail' #BreloVerdict pic.twitter.com/NdLQkovpFN" #CLE
— bobarcher (@bobarcher1) May 23, 2015
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