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Brad Lander found not guilty after Federal Plaza arrest tied to ICE protest

Brad Lander was found not guilty of obstructing the elevators and elevator lobby while protesting in support of detained immigrants at 26 Federal Plaza last September.

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What happened Brad Lander was found not guilty of obstructing the elevators and elevator lobby while protesting in support of detained immigrants at 26 Federal Plaza last September.
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Left / center-leftJudge finds Lander not guilty in 26 Federal Plaza obstruction case

Politico - Congress · Center-left · News report

CenterBrad Lander found not guilty after Federal Plaza arrest tied to ICE protest

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jun 11, 4:07 PM

Brad Lander found not guilty after Federal Plaza arrest tied to ICE protest

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Brad Lander was found not guilty of obstructing the elevators and elevator lobby while protesting in support of detained immigrants at 26 Federal Plaza last September.

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Politico - CongressNews report · Jun 11, 4:47 PM

Judge finds Lander not guilty in 26 Federal Plaza obstruction case

The ruling comes in the final days of the primary campaign between the former city comptroller and Rep. Dan Goldman.

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The Guardian USNews report · Jun 11, 4:26 PM

Brad Lander found not guilty of blocking elevator at New York ICE facility

Judge says ex-city comptroller was not willingly obstructive while sitting in front of lift at Manhattan federal building New York City Democrat Brad Lander on Thursday was found not guilty...

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CL · Center-leftMostly Factual
ABC News - PoliticsNews report · Jun 11, 4:14 PM

Judge acquits congressional candidate arrested at New York immigration court protest

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A federal magistrate judge has acquitted Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander on a misdemeanor obstruction charge stemming from a protest at a New York City federal building last...

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Jun 11, 4:07 PM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.

Jun 11, 4:14 PM: ABC News - Politics joined the source map.

Jun 11, 4:26 PM: The Guardian US joined the source map.

Jun 11, 4:47 PM: Politico - Congress joined the source map.

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