Police Stop Rioters From Tearing Down Christopher Columbus Statue in Chicago

Police Stop Rioters From Tearing Down Christopher Columbus Statue in Chicago
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Police arrested several people after dispersing a crowd that sought to topple the statue of Christopher Columbus in downtown Chicago late Friday.

The Chicago Police Department said in a statement that officers took 12 people into custody following a large protest at Grant Park, where the statue is located.