From Iceland — Arrested for Peaceful Protest

Arrested for Peaceful Protest

Published August 12, 2010

Helga Björk Magnúsdóttir was arrested by police in front of the office of the Prime Minister for no other reason given by police than “you are disturbing people at work.” The police give the protester no other explanation than this before she is arrested and taken away from the area. The event was recorded on video, and uploaded to YouTube, which you can now watch below.

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