We need your help standing up to the weaponization of political correctness! Center for American Liberty clients Nicole Anderson and David Nelson have been charged with a hate crime for painting over a temporary BLM mural that had been painted in front of the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse.
For weeks, we’ve all witnessed “peaceful protestors” take to the streets every night destroying statues, vandalizing private property, and intimidating local residents and business owners—under the BLM banner. BLM has advocated for the defunding of police, the decriminalization of prostitution, and a Marxist redistribution of wealth in the form of community “collective ownership.” Yet, the City of Martinez quickly granted a permit for a temporary BLM mural—bypassing standard permitting procedures.
When Ms. Anderson attempted to express her viewpoint opposing the BLM organization for its radical viewpoints, she was charged with a hate crime. This politically motivated charge is outrageous and ignores California law.
If convicted, Ms. Anderson could face up to a year in jail, according to the Contra Costa District Attorney.
The Washington Times: Couple accused of painting over ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural pleads not guilty to hate crime
ABC 7 News : ‘Outrageous & politicized’: Martinez couple seen defacing BLM mural plead not guilty to hate crime charge
KPIX CBS 5: Martinez Couple Accused Of Defacing Black Lives Matter Mural Plead Not Guilty To Hate Crime Charge
KBFK Sacramento: CA Couple Who Painted Over BLM Message Enter Plea On Hate Crime Charge
KRON 4: Martinez couple pleads not guilty to hate crime
Mercury News: Hate-crime charges ‘outrageous,’ says attorney for couple accused of defacing Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez
Fox 2 KTVU: Martinez couple accused of defacing BLM mural arraigned, attorney blasts hate crime charge
KTLA 5: Couple seen painting over BLM mural in Contra Costa County pleads not guilty to hate crime charges
KCBS Radio: Couple Accused Of Painting Over Martinez ‘Black Lives Matter’ Mural Pleads Not Guilty To Hate Crime
The Baltimore Post: Martinez, California couple in painting over “Black Lives Matter” mural plead in hate-crime charge
Local News Matters: Pair accused of defacing Martinez BLM mural plead not guilty; lawyer blasts DA