New video captures scene of WA Microsoft protest, 18 arrested
New video of protest at Microsoft campus
Microsoft has released new video of the protest that took place on its Redmond campus, which eventually led to 18 arrests on Wednesday.
REDMOND, Wash. - Microsoft has released new video of the protest that took place on its Redmond campus, which eventually led to 18 arrests on Wednesday.
Demonstrators reportedly caused a chaotic scene, vandalizing property, blocking a pedestrian bridge and resisting arrest.
The tech giant has since released a video of the protest, captured from overhead cameras on the Microsoft campus.
Credit: Microsoft
Timeline:
It begins with demonstrators arriving at the scene on bikes and setting up tents in front of the Microsoft sign.
Two protesters were captured nearly clotheslining a police officer with a fence they attempted to remove.
The video also captures some protesters arguing with a DJ at a local vendor market, with one unplugging his equipment.
According to Microsoft, one of the protesters arrested was a current employee, and three others were previously fired for similar conduct.
The company claims some of those who were arrested had fake company ID cards and never worked at Microsoft.
The detained protesters faced charges of trespassing, malicious mischief, resisting arrest and obstruction.
Protest at Microsoft campus leads to 18 arrests
Police arrested 18 people at Microsoft headquarters during a protest after demonstrators allegedly vandalized property, resisted arrest, and obstructed officers.
The Source: Information in this story came from Microsoft and the Redmond Police Department.
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