Two arrested in torture protest at Dick Cheney's house
Early AM on Saturday, Jan 10, Code Pink and other activists gathered at Frying Pan National Park in Herndon, Va for the Torture Tour. Protesters stopped at the homes of CIA chief John Brennan and of former vice President Dick Cheney, both notorious war criminals. Tigh Barry was arrested at Cheney's house-while dressed as Cheney himself! A second arrest was also reported, apparently this began as an attempt to put Cheney under citizen's arrest on war crimes charges. Afterwards, the remaining protesters headed to CIA headquarters for a vigil against torture and drone strikes.
Code Pink reported "Cheney: Wanted for torture! Scuffles with police ensue during protest at dick Cheney's house, 2 activists arrested "
This is not the first time protesters have targetted war criminal Dick Cheney at home. On January 16, 2010, antiwar activists who had just finshed a torture protest at CIA headquarters attempted to march on Cheney's home but were blocked and threatened with arrest a block away. This time the cops must have been taken by surprise, as protesters were there first and cops were allegedly summoned after they reached and protested on Dick Cheney's own porch.
Youtube video of Tigh Barry being arrested by Fairfax County cops while dressed as Cheney-at Cheney's house