Kicked, punched protesters Choked, slammed woman Rushed, punched protesters Punched and kicked a man Punched a protester Kicked man on ground Knocked over women, kicked man Kicked man on ground Cousins Kicked woman on ground Kicked, punched protesters Choked, slammed woman Rushed, punched protesters Punched and kicked a man Punched a protester Kicked man on ground Knocked over women, kicked man Kicked man on ground Kicked woman on ground CousinsThe New York Times reviewed videos and photos to track the actions of 24 men, including armed members of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail, who attacked protesters in Washington last week. Men in Dark SuitsRushed, punched protesters Rushed, punched protesters Kicked, punched protesters Kicked man in head Choked, slammed woman Punched and kicked man Punched a protester Punched, kicked a protester Punched, kicked two protesters Kicked man on groundTen of the men who attacked protesters appear to be part of a formal security detail. Turkish, Pouyan BokaeiCivilian supporters of ErdoganKicked woman on ground Kicked protester on ground Punched protester repeatedly Kicked man and woman Kicked two protesters Kicked woman on ground Punched a protester Kicked man on groundSome of the attackers identified themselves as supporters of Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who were visiting Washington to meet him. The President’s EntourageHead of Security Kicked, punched protesters Took instructionsTurkey’s president, Mr. Erdogan, watched the brawl from a black Mercedes-Benz sedan parked nearby, at the Turkish ambassador’s residence. After speaking with Mr. Erdogan, Mr. Kose talked into his earpiece, and three security personnel who were guarding the president’s car hurried toward the protest.

Source: New York Times May 26, 2017 03:56 UTC