Man charged with burning U.S. flag during D.C. protest over Netanyahu visit – NBC4 Washington
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on December 11, 2024
Federal authorities have charged a man with burning an American flag in the nation’s capital during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress in July.
Michael Snow Jr., 24, of Durham, North Carolina, is charged with destruction of federal property over the burning of the flag that was pulled down at Columbus Circle — in front of Union Station — by demonstrators calling for an end to the war in Gaza.
Authorities say video shows Snow shouting “I need a better lighter!" after initially failing to ignite the flag. Someone then handed . . .
