New York City Councilman Erik Bottcher said two protesters who came to his apartment building angry over Drag Queen Story Hour and gained entry were arrested for trespassing.
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After protesters allegedly vandalized Bottcher’s office in the Chelsea neighborhood around 3 p.m., they arrived outside his apartment building. Two women were arrested when they breached the building around 5 p.m., N.Y. Daily News reported.Fox News Digital followed up with the New York City Police Department for more information Tuesday.
The messages, appearing to be written in chalk, included,"OK, Groomer,""Erik Boccher [sic] is a pedo child groomer,""child predator," and"b****er." The councilman said a group people who call themselves"gays against groomers" scrawled the term,"B****er," a vulgar variation of his last name, on the walls."We will not be cowed," Bottcher wrote, sharing another three photos."We will not be silenced. We will continue to stand up against hate."
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