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Federal agent grabs protester by the throat on Chicago sidewalk and body-slams him to the ground, weapon dangling from his back

October 2025 · Chicago, IL

In Chicago, a federal agent grabbed a protester on a public sidewalk by the throat and body-slammed him to the ground. The agent's weapon dangled behind his back during the encounter, creating an additional public safety danger.

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