9 Plead Innocent to Protest Charges
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WASHINGTON — Nine people pleaded innocent Monday to charges of illegally entering the White House grounds during a Dec. 30 protest against U.S. actions in the Persian Gulf.
The nine were among 11 people who were arrested after they climbed over the White House fence and some of them poured red dye and blood into the White House fountain.
Charges against the remaining two were dismissed earlier.
Each of the nine faces one misdemeanor count of unlawful entry, which carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and a $500 fine.
In addition, defendant Greg Boertje of Baltimore faces a felony count of destruction of government property.
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