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Minneapolis Police Arrest Man After City Hall Assault

8/25/2026

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Minneapolis police arrested William Nicholas Love (33) for assault after confronting activist Jake Lang at City Hall.
Jake Lang, a pardoned Jan 6 participant, organized a “peaceful freedom of speech” rally on August 22, 2026.
Two vehicles were driven onto a sidewalk near City Hall, sparking clashes between Lang’s supporters and counterprotesters.
Police deployed chemical irritants, and three officers plus Love sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

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Minneapolis police arrested William Nicholas Love (33) for assault after confronting activist Jake Lang at City Hall.
Jake Lang, a pardoned Jan 6 participant, organized a “peaceful freedom of speech” rally on August 22, 2026.
Two vehicles were driven onto a sidewalk near City Hall, sparking clashes between Lang’s supporters and counterprotesters.
Police deployed chemical irritants, and three officers plus Love sustained non-life-threatening injuries.