An Oklahoma pastor said he plans to file criminal charges against a group of racist anti-mask protesters who allegedly attacked him as he peacefully called for reparations for descendants of African American slaves.
Robert Turner, pastor of the historic Mount Vernon AME Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, said the assault happened on Wednesday afternoon, while he carried out hisThe disturbing report comes amid a growing divide among Americans who support mandates to wear face masks in public spaces and those who continue to ignore publicA video from Wednesday's demonstration appeared to show anti-mask protesters -- the majority of whom were white -- yelling and taunting the pastor as he recited Bible scripture.
Pastor Robert Turner said he plans to file criminal charges against a group of anti-masks protesters who allegedly attacked him in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as he peacefully called for reparations for African Americans."How much do you need [for reparations]?" one protester joked while waving cash in front of the pastor's face. Another person waved a credit card in front of the pastor's face, saying:"I want to give you my credit card for reparations.
Agitated by the pastor's unwillingness to turn off the bullhorn, other protesters joined in, appearing to gather around him while chanting,"U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.!" loud enough to drown out the bullhorn. The situation intensified as the protesters began to yell louder and get closer to the pastor.
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