The governor of Massachusetts and police chief of Boston promised harsh penalties after rioters attacked officers in the city earlier this week, according to a statement released by city officials on Wednesday.
Officials said that 13 pro-Palestinian supporters were arrested during clashes with police that resulted in four officers being sent to area hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.
Everyone arrested at Tuesday’s protest was from the area and ranged in age from 19 and 28, police said. They are due to be arraigned Wednesday and Thursday, most on charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and disturbing the peace.
Local news footage showed protesters and police officers shoving one another and even wrestling on the ground. Video showed protesters shouting, “Get off of him,” as officers were restraining someone….