Alicia Forrest, a member of the feminist anti-war activist group Code Pink was videotaped being pushed to the ground by Denver police officer Scott Stewart when she was on her way to a rally at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. As Forrest was speaking with reporters following the assault, Stewart pulled her away and placed her under arrest.CodePink4Peace.org: Code Pink...Press release (August 27, 2008)
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"I was shocked that he did it. We’re a nonviolent organization, we were peacefully assembling for a march, and all of the officers I’ve encountered up until this point have been amazing and helpful. It’s officers like (Stewart) who paint police in a bad light."CodePink4Peace.org: Code Pink...Press release (August 27, 2008)
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Released on $500 bail on about 7 hours after being arrestedRocky Mountain News: Protester shocked by cop's shove (August 28, 2008)
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An employee of the Rocky Mountain News captured the incident on videotape
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Forrest reported that Stewart pushed her four times, but only the last push was caught on tapeRocky Mountain News: Protester shocked by cop's shove (August 28, 2008)
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Stewart was reportedly pulled from police duty at the 2008 Democratic ConventionCodePink4Peace.org: Code Pink...Press release (August 27, 2008)
