NYPD arrests, ‘brutalizes’ peace activist McGovern ahead of Petraeus speech
The New York Police Department has detained prominent peace activist and former CIA agent Ray McGovern, with witnesses saying he was “yelling in pain” during arrest. McGovern was detained ahead of a David Petraeus speech that he planned to attend. McGovern was detained before the start of a talk between former CIA director David Petraeus, retired US Army Lt. Col. John Nagl, and author Max Boot on American Foreign Policy at the 92nd St Y., an Upper East Side cultural community center. Anti-war group 'The World Can’t Wait' said the activist was arrested “at protest of speech.” He was reportedly prevented by security from entering, charged with criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, and will not be arraigned until Friday. The group has called for McGovern’s release on Twitter and Facebook. [...] It appeared that the activist was detained even before entering the venue, despite having a ticket for the event.
Kevin Gosztola ■ Former CIA Analyst Ray McGovern Arrested While Trying to Attend David Petraeus Event in New York