Florida sheriff warns protesters ahead of nationwide rallies: ‘We will kill you dead’
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Sheriff issues eerie warning ahead of weekend protests
- A Florida sheriff has warned people protesting against increasing ICE arrests nationwide that any violent actions towards law enforcement would result in death.
- Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said that blocking roadways would lead to arrest, fleeing arrest would result in being caught and jailed, and attempting to mob a car could lead to being run over.
- “If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains, because we will kill you, graveyard dead,” he said.
- Protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies have been occurring across the nation and are expected to continue this weekend, coinciding with the president's birthday parade.
- Sheriff Ivey has a history of making headlines with unconventional press conferences.