Jody Sweetin speaks after participating in an abortion rights protest. (Photo: Paul Archuleta / Getty Images)
A spokeswoman for Jody Sweetin said the actress in the full house was “fine” after footage shared online showed her being pushed to the ground by officers identified as members of the Los Angeles Police Department during an abortion rights protest. on Saturday. Suitin, 40, was outspoken about her opposition to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and protect her abortion rights, and raised more than $ 5,000 for Planned Parenthood as part of a fundraiser on Instagram.
“I am extremely proud of the hundreds of people who showed up yesterday to exercise their rights under the First Amendment and to take immediate action to protest peacefully against the gigantic injustices delivered by our Supreme Court,” the former child star said in a statement. with Yahoo Entertainment. “Our activism will continue until our voices are heard and action is taken. This will not stop us, we will continue to fight for our rights. We are not free until we are ALL free.”
On Sunday, photographer Michael Ade posted a video of the quarrel. The video, which was republished by activist Sean King, shows at least two riot police officers pushing the actress – who is dressed in black and wearing a megaphone – from her shoulder and on the road. During the trial, Sweetin was knocked to the ground, although she appears to be recovering quickly after being helped to rise by other protesters.
According to Ade, Sweetin “tried to take a group of peaceful protesters away from the highway.”
“[Jodie] is a definition of true and fortunately it is good! “he continued.” But for others who choose to protest today, move with caution and keep your head spinning. It will be a very long summer. “
The LAPD has not yet responded to Yahoo’s request for comment.
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