Police push down a street Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Philadelphia, during a protest over the death of George Floyd.
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Woman accused of arson of police vehicles held pending trial
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Police push down a street Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Philadelphia, during a protest over the death of George Floyd.
(Philadelphia) — A federal judge has ordered a woman held without bail pending trial on allegations of having set fire to two police vehicles during civil disorder in Philadelphia following protests last month.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Marilyn Heffley on Friday sided with prosecutors who argued that 33-year-old Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal was a danger to the community and a potential flight risk.
After peaceful afternoon protests May 30 were followed by widespread property destruction, burglary and arson, a police sedan and a sport utility vehicle parked near City Hall were torched.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that defense attorney Paul Heznecker vowed an appeal, saying nothing in his client’s background warranted detention.
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