San Francisco Pride Weekend Marred by Violence and Harassment
TL;DR
Violent incidents during San Francisco Pride weekend—including a shooting near the Castro, vandalism, and harassment of State Sen. Scott Wiener during the Trans March—raised safety concerns as Wiener left the march and his staff were accosted at a World Cup watch party. The San Francisco Police Department said criminal activity would not be tolerated; five people were arrested and several officers were injured during the Trans March. Wiener planned to attend the main Pride Parade, while participants emphasized celebrating the community despite fears.
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- Pro-Transgender Candidate Is Chased From a Trans Rights Event Over Gaza The New York Times
- ‘We’re better than that.’: Scott Weiner calls out ‘harassment’ at Trans March, Mission bar KRON4
- California state senator running to succeed Pelosi calls out ‘harassment’ at trans march The Hill
- Scott Wiener says he was 'verbally and physically' harassed at SF Pride event SFGATE
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