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00:53 "Chesimard, a leading figure in the 1970s so-called Black Liberation Army also known as Assata Shakur, was serving a life sentence for an array of charges, including first-degree murder and assault and battery of a police officer."
05:29 "Chesimard was later captured and convicted of first-degree murder and multiple other felonies. She was granted political asylum in Cuba after escaping from prison. She remains on the FBI's Most Wanted list, the association said."
08:23 "The letter went on to quote guidelines: No unsightly article shall be permitted and said please remove the items and store them out sight. I can't take the flag down. I'd be a hypocrite."
12:35 "I would like an apology and would like them to let us continue to have the freedoms we are supposed to have in America. Silverman said they are prepared to go to a hearing if that is what the HOA would like, and they are also prepared to go to court."
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SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, the National Police Association has asked Palo Alto to remove the mural of convicted cop-killer Assata Shakur in front of City Hall. Artists have also reportedly blocked the street to protect the mural.
A Colorado chaplain has gained national prominence for flying a "Thin Blue Line" flag that the homeowner's association has ordered taken down. He has received the support of the National Police Association and will fight for his right to show support to the police.
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:34 NPA requests removal of cop killer mural in Palo Alto
03:04 Artists barricade Black Lives Matter mural featuring cop-killer Assata Shakur
06:38 Police chaplain told to put down "Thin Blue Line" flag by HOA
08:54 Colorado: NPA shows support for police chaplain flying "Thin Blue Line" flag
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