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Cops Confuse ‘ANTHRAX’ With ‘ANTIFA’ in Hunt for Violent Protester

WHOOPS

The police bulletin’s mention of an “ANTIFA” patch worn by a gun-wielding man might have made officers fear violence on the left. But it was just the logo of a metal band.

Kelly Weill

Published Jun. 16 2021 4:17AM EDT

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Kelly Weill

Kelly Weill

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