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Sheriff's spokesman defends use of pepper spray in Alamance County
Two very different versions of events have emerged about the use of pepper spray at two separate points Saturday's event. Protesters say the use of force was excessive. Meanwhile, the Graham Police Department and the Alamance County Sheriff's Office say officers were keeping the area safe for the roughly 200 people in attendance and others in the area.
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Two very different versions of events have emerged about the use of pepper spray at two separate points Saturday's event. Protesters say the use of force was excessive. Meanwhile, the Graham Police Department and the Alamance County Sheriff's Office say officers were keeping the area safe for the roughly 200 people in attendance and others in the area.
Reporter : Joe FisherPhotographer : Keith Baker
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Posted 2020-11-02T19:17:10-0500 - Updated 2020-11-02T19:17:10-0500