Wisconsin City Refuses to Arrest Rioters, But Hands Out Hefty Fines to Churches With More Than 50 Worshipers
There have been violent riots in Wisconsin’s capital of Madison, where a group of about 150 demonstrators threw rocks at police officers on Saturday night, according to WITI-TV. At least 75 stores were damaged or looted overnight. Despite the bedlam and property damage, the Madison Police Department only made three arrests.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel politics and statehouse reporter Patrick Marley tweeted, “Police chief says they aren’t arresting people tonight.” Interim Madison Police Chief Vic Wahl said his officers stood back during the protests.
While Madison didn’t do much to prevent the barrage of looting in the city, officials want citizens to know that church services of more than 50 people will absolutely not be tolerated.
According to the City of Madison’s website, “Mass Gathering inside a commercial facility is permitted with fifty (50) individuals or less. Individuals must maintain physical distancing.”
Wisconsin priests were reportedly warned by health officials from Madison and Dane counties that if they opened their churches and had crowds of more than 50 people at their religious services, they face a fine of $1,000. The letter sent out to religious leaders allegedly threatened that there could be “government watchers” present at church services.
CHURCH FINES? Several Madison, WI priests say health officials warned about a $1,000 fine if they had more than 50 people at Mass today. One posted this letter, saying they were lead to believe “government watchers” would be present: pic.twitter.com/bke5J5dNuM
— Jason Calvi (@JasonCalvi) May 31, 2020
However, hundreds of people protesting and rioting will not warrant any fine whatsoever in Madison.
The @nbc15_madison drone captured video of crowds of 'Justice for George' protesters marching from the Capitol Square to the Madison police station. #NBC15 pic.twitter.com/RY0mCVPk8B
— Gabriella Rusk NBC15 (@GabriellaRusk) May 30, 2020
It doesn’t appear that people are practicing social distancing in Madison.
Police in riot gear on State Street. Madison has now joined other cities where buildings have been damaged and looted. Fights are breaking out between protestors. Our @nbc15_madison team is #LIVE right now on Facebook. Watch here: https://t.co/WELCrlPsA3 pic.twitter.com/eRoMI3U8S7
— Amelia Jones NBC15 (@AmeliaJonesTV) May 31, 2020
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