A man accused of spraying bear repellent on a group of Trump protesters on the Santa Monica Pier over the weekend has been charged in connection with the attack, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, Dempsey sprayed a can of bear repellent into a crowd, affecting several protesters and bystanders. The protesters were met on the pier by a group of Trump supporters and the two groups exchanged chants and taunts for about 10 minutes, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. Trump supporters appeared to begin pushing and scuffling with some of the protesters. “Imagine a rally of Trump supporters and 15 anti-Trump protesters came with big sticks and mace?

Source: Los Angeles Times October 23, 2019 01:41 UTC