12 Turkish agents to be charged for DC melee

[Swordsmyth]

Police are set to announce charges against a dozen Turkish security agents who were involved in a violent altercation when Turkey's president visited Washington last month, a U.S. official said Wednesday.The DC police are expected to say that seven men are being charged for felonies, and another five for misdemeanors. The official wasn't authorized to speak publicly on the matter and spoke only on condition of anonymity ahead of a Thursday news conference that includes Washington's mayor and police chief.
The action is likely to exacerbate what has become a major irritant in U.S.-Turkish ties. Relations were severely strained even before the May 16 clash, which happened as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived at the Turkish ambassador's residence in Washington after a White House meeting with President Donald Trump.

More at: https://www.yahoo.com/news/dc-police-2-arrests-made-turkish-embassy-melee-191146601--politics.html

[Swordsmyth]

Erdogan's security detail returned with him to Turkey after his visit, so it is unclear if any will face legal repercussions in the United States. However, they could end up being threatened with arrest if they return to the U.S. If any are still in the country, they could be expelled if Turkey refuses to waive diplomatic immunity.

[Brian4Liberty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOBXH-5QrGU

[enhanced_deficit]

Turkish Prez could have avoided this mess by hiring Us gummit approved, Iraq/Afghan seasoned Blackwater security guards.

[Swordsmyth]

Charges have been dropped against 11 members of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail that were accused of beating protesters in Washington, D.C.
Federal prosecutors made the decision to drop the charges against 11 of out the 15 security members in connection with the incident.
Police originally announced charges against 16 people in connection with the violent clashes in June.
The scuffle took place last May after roughly two dozen protesters gathered outside of the Turkish Embassy to protest Erdogan’s policies during his visit to Washington.

More at: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/379697-charges-dropped-against-most-turkish-officers-accused-of