"Police Crash into LGBT+ Bar, Arresting Owner: Controversy Erupts"
TL;DR
A police vehicle crashed into a gay bar in St. Louis, resulting in the arrest of the bar's owner and his husband. The owner was handcuffed after refusing to hand over ID, while his husband was arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer. Video footage contradicts the police narrative, and the assault charge has been reduced to a misdemeanor. The bar is temporarily closed, and the owners are seeking accountability and support.
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