
BLM activist arrested in relation to Lincoln statue defacement in Idaho
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A Black Lives Matter activist has been arrested for allegedly participating in the defacement of a statue of former President Lincoln in Idaho during Black History Month.
An Instagram account bearing the name of one of the co-organizers, Peaceful Roots of Change, posted a photo of the defaced statue and criticized Lincoln for his role in permitting the execution of 38 Native Americans in 1862. The city reported no damage was done to the statue but the defacement provoked criticism from Mayor Lauren McLean, who emphasized that vandalism was a crime. "Vandalism is a crime, never appropriate, and those committing these crimes will be held accountable," McLeaan said at the time.More Related News