September 4, 2008

Wisconsin teenager arrested during Monday's demonstrations says he was beaten by police

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A Wisconsin teenager who was arrested during Monday's demonstrations against the Republican National Convention says he was beaten by the officers who arrested him, and released without medical attention. Keith Smith, from Menomonie Wisconsin, was detained Monday evening as he was leaving the scene of a fracas between police and demonstrators. He says he wasn't challenging the authorities. He and his family are considering legal action.

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Wisconsin teenager arrested during Monday's demonstrations says he was beaten by police