Rep Joyce Beatty (Q drops #670, #671, #672, #673) was pepper sprayed at the protest in Columbus Ohio today.

https://www.cleveland.com/open/2020/05/us-rep-joyce-beatty-other-politicians-pepper-sprayed-by-columbus-police-during-protest.html

https://twitter.com/KRobPhoto/status/1266796191469252610?s=19

Ohio National Guard called to Columbus protests; citywide curfew set for 10 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine announced he has activated the Ohio National guard as protests continue in Columbus for a third consecutive day.

Also, Mayor Andrew Ginther announced a city-wide curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Saturday night.

Anyone out in the streets or in public places can be arrested. He said the curfew will remain in effect until canceled.

"This curfew is not intended to stifle peaceful protest but to protect our people," Ginther said.

DeWine said there is a small but violent group of people who pose a threat to law enforcement and the safety of citizens in Columbus.

"The majority of demonstrators want to be heard. They want to focus attention on the tragic death of George Floyd and on other injustices. We always welcome such voices," he said. "But the voices calling for justice and change are being drowned out by a smaller group of violent individuals that threatens the safety of the citizens of our community. Acts of violence will not be accepted nor tolerated. This violence must stop."

He said the activation of the Ohio National Guard is to drive out hate and violence and install order.

"It’s about protecting from unnecessary destruction the small businesses that our fellow Ohioans have worked so hard to create. It is also about protecting the First Amendment and creating the environment for peaceful protests – so that people can be heard," DeWine said.

Additionally, DeWine said he has ordered the Ohio State Highway Patrol to assist the city's police.

https://www.10tv.com/article/ohio-national-guard-called-columbus-protests-citywide-curfew-set-10-pm-2020-may