D.C. settles lawsuit with protester detained for playing Darth Vader theme near National Guard
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Dareh Gregorian
Summary
The District of Columbia has settled a lawsuit with protester Sam O'Hara, who was detained and handcuffed for following National Guard troops around the city while playing Darth Vader's theme song from Star Wars. The settlement terms were not disclosed, but the ACLU, which represents O'Hara, stated he is receiving compensation. The case raises questions about free speech and protest rights.
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bskyD.C. settles lawsuit with protester detained for playing Darth Vader theme near National Guardnbcnews.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe District of Columbia has settled a lawsuit by a protester who said he was detained and handcuffed for following National Guard troops around the city while playing Darth Vader's theme song from 'Star Wars.'
The terms of the agreement were not immediately disclosed, but the American Civil Liberties Union, which represents demonstrator Sam O'Hara in the case, said in a press release that he was receiving compensation.
The group did not immediately respond to a request for more details.
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